What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
PEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Water, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
PEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Onsen-Sui
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentGlycine Max Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingPanax Ginseng Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Stearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Synthetic Wax, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Butylene Glycol, Water, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Onsen-Sui, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Lactobacillus, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
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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.
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 preservatives
Avena Sativa Meal Extract is comes from the ground kernels of Avena sativa, or oats.
Oatmeal has skin soothing and hydrating properties.
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 GlycolPEG-10 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxWater. 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
