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Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Alkane
SolventC15-23 Alkane
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingFucus Vesiculosus
Skin ConditioningAlgae
Skin ConditioningKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Sulfite
PreservativeSea Water
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
AntioxidantTropolone
Skin Conditioning2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol
MaskingCedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
PerfumingCistus Ladaniferus Resin
MaskingDodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran
PerfumingEthyl Hydroxypyrone
MaskingFusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
MaskingGamma-Decalactone
PerfumingGamma-Octalactone
PerfumingGamma-Valerolactone
PerfumingJuniperus Virginiana Oil
MaskingMyrtus Communis Oil
MaskingOctanal
PerfumingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingThuja Plicata Wood Oil
MaskingTriethyl Citrate
MaskingWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, C13-14 Alkane, C15-23 Alkane, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Fucus Vesiculosus, Algae, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Panthenol, Sodium Sulfite, Sea Water, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Tropolone, 2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Cistus Ladaniferus Resin, Dodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran, Ethyl Hydroxypyrone, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Gamma-Decalactone, Gamma-Octalactone, Gamma-Valerolactone, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Myrtus Communis Oil, Octanal, Phenethyl Alcohol, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Thuja Plicata Wood Oil, Triethyl Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTricaprylin
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Squalane
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingBetaine
HumectantTribehenin
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSalicylic Acid
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Sterols
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientHydrolyzed Algin
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientIsostearic Acid
CleansingBulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
MaskingCananga Odorata Flower Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingElettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
MaskingJuniperus Virginiana Oil
MaskingVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
MaskingVanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Sambac Flower Extract
MaskingViola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingGamma-Nonalactone
MaskingVanillin
MaskingMethyl Anthranilate
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeWater, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tricaprylin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Squalane, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Betaine, Tribehenin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caffeine, Ceramide NP, Punica Granatum Sterols, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Stearyl Alcohol, Isostearic Acid, Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Gamma-Nonalactone, Vanillin, Methyl Anthranilate, Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Citronellol, Eugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinJuniperus Virginiana Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruits and leaves of the Red Cedar tree. This tree is native to North America.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water