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
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Egg Yolk Extract
EmulsifyingAlbumen Extract
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Oleth-7
EmulsifyingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sucrose, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Parfum, Egg Yolk Extract, Albumen Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Chloride, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Salicylic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Oleth-7, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Beta-Sitosterol, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sulfur, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal
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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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
