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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientHyaluronic Acid
HumectantCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCarnosine
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingCitrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
HumectantLinalool
PerfumingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPotassium Lactate
BufferingLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingTerminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
AntioxidantHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLactic Acid
BufferingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Dihydroxyacetone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Potassium Lactate, Limonene, Citronellol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
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!
Learn more about Water