What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSalicylic Acid
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingO-Cymen-5-Ol
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sorbitol
HumectantCitrus Species Leaf Oil
PerfumingLitsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Pimpinella Anisum Extract
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSucrose Stearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Oil
MaskingFerula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
AntimicrobialBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantLauryl Alcohol
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantWater, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Octyldodecanol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Zinc Oxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dimethicone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tromethamine, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitol, Citrus Species Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Pimpinella Anisum Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Sucrose Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Beta-Carotene, Myristyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Lauryl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside
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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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is more commonly known as IPMP or Isopropyl Methylphenol. It is a preservative and has antimicrobial properties.
According to the EPA, this ingredient is allowed for use in cleansers, creams, powders, bath products, toothpaste, perfume, and more.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water