What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Propanediol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Trehalose
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingDesamido Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Propionyl Collagen Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Trehalose, Polysorbate 60, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Desamido Collagen, Sodium Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propionyl Collagen Amino Acids, Collagen Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
