What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearates
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Retinol 0.1%
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Undecane
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tridecane
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Myristyl Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearates, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Retinol 0.1%, Allantoin, Arginine, Undecane, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Adenosine, Tridecane, Disodium EDTA, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Myristyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Beta-Carotene, Glucose, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Dipeptide-2, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-75
HumectantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract
SmoothingCyclohexane
SolventBis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mel Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingAlthaea Rosea Root Extract
HumectantCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Lolium Perenne Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning(Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantSorbitol
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSqualane
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Maltitol
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingZea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-75, Retinyl Palmitate, Royal Jelly Extract, Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract, Cyclohexane, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mel Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Lolium Perenne Fruit Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, (Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract, Polyglycerin-6, Sorbitol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Squalane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Maltitol, Potassium Hydroxide, Zea Mays Oil, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
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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 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 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
