What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingParfum
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentGentiana Lutea Extract
EmollientDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C9-12 Alkane, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Phenethyl Alcohol, Parfum, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, CI 42090
Reviews
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 GlycolPotassium 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 SorbatePropanediol 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 PropanediolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
