What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Diglycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Papain
Skin ConditioningCI 77004
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Powder
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Protease
Exfoliating
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Papain, CI 77004, Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Water, Oryza Sativa Powder, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Protease, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Glycerin, Tartaric Acid, Lactic Acid
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningIllite
Abrasive
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Algae Extract Ferment
Skin ProtectingMontmorillonite
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Kaolin
Abrasive
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Sorbitol, Water, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, PEG-400, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract, Illite, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Algae Extract Ferment, Montmorillonite, Propanediol, Kaolin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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 and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
