What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Alumina
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lactate
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Polysorbate 20, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Citronellol, Limonene, CI 14700, CI 15985
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentDodecane
Perfuming
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Xylitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlucose
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caffeine, Propanediol, Boron Nitride, Dodecane, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Lecithin, Xylitol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Glucose, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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!
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