What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Eschscholzia Californica Leaf Cell Extract
Skin ProtectingHypericum Erectum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Peucedanum Japonicum Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantZingiber Aromaticus Extract
Skin ConditioningOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Trehalose, Gluconolactone, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Eschscholzia Californica Leaf Cell Extract, Hypericum Erectum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Peucedanum Japonicum Leaf/Stem Extract, Zingiber Aromaticus Extract, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium PCA, Lauryl Betaine, Isostearic Acid, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citric Acid, Sodium Metaphosphate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Sucrose Laurate
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Retinol, Bisabolol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Laurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Behentrimonium Chloride, Sucrose Laurate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Benzoic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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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.
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 DimethiconeGlycerin 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
