What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylamide
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Panthenol, Polyacrylamide, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Laureth-7, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Lecithin, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sorbitol, Tocopherol, Blue 1 Lake, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
AbsorbentPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
Cleansing
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Alcohol Denat., Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, C11-15 Pareth-7, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA
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 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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
