What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Octocrylene
UV AbsorberPolyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentTrehalose
HumectantTrimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione
AntioxidantC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientKaolin
AbrasivePropanediol
SolventLecithin
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantDMDM Hydantoin
PreservativeArtemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octocrylene, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Laureth-7, Oryza Sativa Extract, Trehalose, Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Kaolin, Propanediol, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol, DMDM Hydantoin, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDibutyl Adipate
EmollientSilica
AbrasivePentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBeheneth-25
CleansingCetearyl Olivate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventSodium Phytate
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantEthyl Hexanediol
SolventSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantMagnesium Chloride
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Zinc Oxide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dibutyl Adipate, Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Panthenol, Beheneth-25, Cetearyl Olivate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Allantoin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethyl Hexanediol, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Yeast Extract, Cyanocobalamin
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
This ingredient is also known as PMMA. It is a polymer microsphere, composed of tiny, perfectly spherical particles formed from repeating units.
In cosmetics, PMMA is mainly used to give a soft or blurring effect. The transparent particles are able to scatter light and help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and imperfections.
PMMA is also able to enhance the texture of products by add a smooth feel.
Learn more about Polymethyl MethacrylatePropanediol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water