What's inside
What's inside
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCitrus Medica Peel Oil
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Alcohol, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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!
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