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 ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Trisodium EDTA
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Nitrate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Betaine, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Parfum, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Citric Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Trisodium EDTA, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Capryloyl Glycine, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Methylisothiazolinone, Carbomer, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid
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.
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 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
