What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Stearate
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Stearate, Silica, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylene Brassylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Caffeine, Disodium EDTA, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, CI 42090
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid.
The structure of sodium stearate makes it both a cleanser and emulsifier. As a cleanser, it helps dissolve dirt, oil, and other pollutants. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This adds stability to the formula.
Water. 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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