What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCera Alba
EmollientPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
EmulsifyingBisabolol
MaskingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantMagnesium Sulfate
Piroctone Olamine
PreservativePropylene Glycol
HumectantLactic Acid
BufferingMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSolanum Lycopersicum Calyx Extract
Skin ConditioningPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
BufferingCitrus Grandis Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
BufferingVaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract
AntioxidantPropyl Gallate
AntioxidantTelmesteine
AntioxidantWater, Isohexadecane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cera Alba, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bisabolol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Sulfate, Piroctone Olamine, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Solanum Lycopersicum Calyx Extract, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Disodium EDTA, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Malic Acid, Vaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract, Propyl Gallate, Telmesteine
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingDicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDimethicone
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeArtemia Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingButylene Glycol
HumectantPhytic Acid
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingCupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract
PerfumingPolygonatum Multiflorum Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclodextrin
AbsorbentPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingGlycine
BufferingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingRetinol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCalcium Gluconate
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Artemia Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Phytic Acid, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract, Polygonatum Multiflorum Rhizome/Root Extract, Cyclodextrin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Morus Alba Root Extract, Glycine, Glycine Soja Oil, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Retinol, Tocopherol, Calcium Gluconate
Alternatives
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycyrrhetinic acid is a compound found in licorice. It has skin conditioning, skin soothing, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.
Not only is this a great ingredient for soothing inflammation, studies show this compound is effective at protecting skin against UV-B induced damage.
Fun fact: This ingredient is also used to mask the bitter taste of medicine.
Learn more about Glycyrrhetinic AcidPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate