What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSolanum Lycopersicum Calyx Extract
Skin ConditioningPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
Buffering
Vaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract
Antioxidant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Telmesteine
Antioxidant
Water, 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
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ceteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingDicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
Astringent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Artemia Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract
Perfuming
Polygonatum Multiflorum Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclodextrin
AbsorbentPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingGlycine
Buffering
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Calcium 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 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 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 a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
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
