What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, 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.
Antimicrobial
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingTalc
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Ethylcellulose
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Citronellol
Perfuming
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
CI 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 synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
