What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Triethanolamine
BufferingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mel Extract
MoisturisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Triethanolamine, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Mel Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Trametes Versicolor Extract
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentCellulose
Absorbent
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArtemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-75 Stearate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Trideceth-10
CleansingCeteareth-20
CleansingSodium Citrate
BufferingSteareth-20
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Disodium EDTA
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Cholesterol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Bioflavonoids, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Cellulose, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Cellulose Gum, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-75 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-40 Stearate, Trideceth-10, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Citrate, Steareth-20, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Allantoin, Calcium Disodium 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 GlycolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
