What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingNiacinamide
SmoothingButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingArginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
CleansingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Arginine, Carbomer, Propolis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientIsostearyl Alcohol
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantIsohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol Cocoate
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingTalc
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantSalicylic Acid
MaskingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantEthylcellulose
Parfum
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Zinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingChlorhexidine Digluconate
AntimicrobialSodium Citrate
BufferingLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
BufferingCitronellol
PerfumingNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
AntioxidantOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Alcohol Denat., Cyclopentasiloxane, Isostearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Talc, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Capryloyl Glycine, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ethylcellulose, Parfum, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Zinc Gluconate, Maltodextrin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Sodium Citrate, Limonene, Geraniol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 61570, CI 19140, Biotin
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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneWater. 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