What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCellulose
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dextran
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Histidine
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropylcellulose
EmulsifyingImperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenyl Triacetate
PCA
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalicylic Acid
Masking
Serine
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Threonine
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentValine
MaskingWater, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Betaine, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Cellulose, Citric Acid, Dextran, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Histidine, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Isoleucine, Mentha Piperita Oil, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Panthenyl Triacetate, PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Phenylalanine, Proline, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Serine, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Threonine, Tocopherol, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Valine
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Citrus Grandis Extract
AntimicrobialEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningSyringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicBisabolol
Antioxidant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Glucose Oxidase
StabilisingGlucose Pentaacetate
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Xylitol
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-10
Amodimethicone
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Caprylyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Potassium Thiocyanate
StabilisingLactoferrin
Skin ConditioningLactoperoxidase
StabilisingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Urea, Lactobionic Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citrus Grandis Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Biotin, Bisabolol, Anhydroxylitol, Glucose Oxidase, Glucose Pentaacetate, Maltodextrin, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Polyquaternium-10, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Carnosine, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Caprylyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Thiocyanate, Lactoferrin, Lactoperoxidase, Isopropyl Alcohol, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, BHT, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
