What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
Antioxidant
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Poloxamer 184
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rheum Palmatum Root Extract
Astringent
Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract
Antioxidant
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Poloxamer 184, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Polyacrylate-13
Ethyl Stearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethyl Palmitate
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butyloctanol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Morus Nigra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Farnesol
Perfuming
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Niacinamide, Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Squalane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan Stearate, Ethyl Oleate, Phenoxyethanol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Polysilicone-11, Polyacrylate-13, Ethyl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Polyisobutene, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Allantoin, Ethyl Linoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Disodium EDTA, Ethyl Palmitate, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butyloctanol, Propanediol, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Farnesol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Glucan, Glutathione, Amyl Cinnamal, Eugenol, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
