What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Acrylates Copolymer
PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingMannitol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSucrose
HumectantZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentNiacinamide
SmoothingEuglena Gracilis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCI 74260
Cosmetic ColorantCI 11710
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Mannitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metabisulfite, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sucrose, Zea Mays Starch, Niacinamide, Euglena Gracilis Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, CI 74260, CI 11710
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAcrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Potassium Cocoate
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeErythritol
HumectantBetaine
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientC12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantQuaternium-73
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSalicylic Acid
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningLactobionic Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCI 42100
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Cocoate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Phenoxyethanol, Erythritol, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-13 Alketh-9, Parfum, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Glycosyl Trehalose, Dipropylene Glycol, Quaternium-73, Caramel, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Lactobionic Acid, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, CI 19140, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 42100, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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 Water