What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Talc
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Parfum
Masking
Ultramarines
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Iron Oxides
Prunus Avium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Octanediol
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Methyl Trimethicone, Talc, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, CI 73360, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Ultramarines, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Iron Oxides, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Octanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Glutamylamidoethyl Imidazole
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycerin, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract, Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract, Sodium Lactate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glutamylamidoethyl Imidazole, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Boron Nitride, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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!
Learn more about Water
