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Glycereth-26
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
EmulsifyingCharcoal Powder
AbrasiveCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingGlycolic Acid
BufferingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
AbrasivePelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Seed Extract
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGlucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantCeteth-25
CleansingOleth-10
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingGlycereth-26, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Charcoal Powder, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycolic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract, Water, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Ceteth-25, Oleth-10, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone
EmollientCetyl Ricinoleate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientCastanea Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCordyceps Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPantethine
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingJojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicTribehenin
EmollientMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAscorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate
AntioxidantHesperidin Methyl Chalcone
AntioxidantSodium Sulfite
PreservativeSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantSteareth-20
CleansingDipeptide-2
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSorbic Acid
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Silica, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Pantethine, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caffeine, Usnea Barbata Extract, Yeast Extract, Folic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Biotin, Tribehenin, Myristyl Alcohol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Steareth-20, Dipeptide-2, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Sorbic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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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