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Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingDisodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Lentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Diethyl Phthalate
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Diethyl Phthalate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentArgania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Isomalt
HumectantSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerophosphoinositol Lysine
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDisodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycerin, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract, Jojoba Esters, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Lecithin, Isomalt, Sclerotium Gum, Glycerophosphoinositol Lysine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenethyl Alcohol
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These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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