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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Avium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Dextrin
AbsorbentMagnesium Sulfate
Glycerin, Water, Triethylhexanoin, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Pentylene Glycol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Adenosine, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Dextrin, Magnesium Sulfate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, Rosa Damascena Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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.
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