What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emollient
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Manganese Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-11
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Panthenol, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Citric Acid, Cocamide Mea, Copper Gluconate, Manganese Gluconate, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-11, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Propylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Zinc Gluconate
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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Water. 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
