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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeDimethicone
EmollientParfum
MaskingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLinoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
PreservativeSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentCoumarin
PerfumingIsoeugenol
PerfumingWater, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Parfum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Coumarin, Isoeugenol
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantCyclomethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientEthoxydiglycol
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCapparis Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientBisabolol
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantSteareth-21
CleansingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingSorbic Acid
PreservativeAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingWater, Sorbitol, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Capparis Spinosa Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylyl Glycol, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Steareth-21, Aminomethyl Propanol, Steareth-2, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-6, Sorbic Acid, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Asparagopsis Armata Extract
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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