What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantAcetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin ProtectingBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningNicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicNicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialDextran
Sodium Phytate
Parfum
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLinalool
PerfumingWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Lactobacillus, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Biotin, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Panthenol, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Dextran, Sodium Phytate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool
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 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water