What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Myrtus Communis Extract
AstringentCommiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningAllium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentAsparagus Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningWine Extract
Antioxidant
Peucedanum Japonicum Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Myrtus Communis Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Asparagus Officinalis Extract, Wine Extract, Peucedanum Japonicum Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Bisabolol, Arginine, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, T-Butyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Glycine Soja Sterols, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phytonadione Epoxide
AstringentSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantLecithin
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Escin
TonicGlycerin
Humectant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Arnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phytonadione Epoxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Lecithin, Dimethicone, Phosphatidylcholine, Gluconolactone, Escin, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Beta-Sitosterol, Sodium Benzoate, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Allantoin, Propylene Glycol, Arnica Montana Extract, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololButylene 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 GlycerinPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
