What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hinokitiol
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Serrata Gum Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-10
Antimicrobial
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer
Tricaprylin
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic Acid
CleansingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Xylitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hinokitiol, Poria Cocos Extract, Boswellia Serrata Gum Extract, Honey Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Resveratrol, Allantoin, Oligopeptide-10, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysilicone-11, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer, Tricaprylin, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Xylitol, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyacrylamide
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingChrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyacrylamide, Synthetic Beeswax, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Chlorphenesin, Dimethiconol, Carbomer, Laureth-7, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract
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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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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 HydroxideWater. 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
