What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice 70%
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dextrin
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice 70%, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Water, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-16 Alcohols, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dextrin, Allantoin, Betaine, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Malachite Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Isopropyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, PEG-100 Stearate, Beeswax, Stearic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, CI 19140, CI 15985, Butylene Glycol, Ethylparaben
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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 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 EDTAGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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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