What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
PEG-6 Caprylate/Caprate
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Propanediol, PEG-6 Caprylate/Caprate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Aspergillus Ferment, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mannitol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Biosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Potassium Chloride
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Niacinamide, Decyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Mannitol, Glycerin, Xylitol, Allantoin, Cetrimonium Bromide, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Tetrasodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Potassium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin
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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 GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPeg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is created from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids from coconut oil.
It is a synthetic polymer with emulsifying and cleansing properties.
As an emulsifier, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate prevents ingredients such as oils and water from separating. It also helps rinse away oils, dirt, and pollutants from skin.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also dry out skin.
Learn more about PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoatePhenoxyethanol 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 PropanediolWater. 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
