What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantC15-19 Alkane
SolventPropylene Glycol Laurate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingEthylcellulose
Propylene Glycol Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Darutoside
Skin ConditioningPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, C15-19 Alkane, Propylene Glycol Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Butylene Glycol, Xylitol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Ethylcellulose, Propylene Glycol Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Darutoside, Potassium Laurate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientPolysilicone-15
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Arginine
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Polysilicone-11
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingActinidia Arguta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Leaf Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Octocrylene, Alcohol Denat., Diisopropyl Adipate, Polysilicone-15, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Arginine, Propanediol, Silica, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polysilicone-11, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Decyl Glucoside, Actinidia Arguta Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
