What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract
Perfuming
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Polysilicone-15, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Gluconate
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Junos Extract
Antioxidant
Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract
MoisturisingPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-3, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Junos Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract, Phospholipids, Xylitol, Glucose, Anhydroxylitol, Lecithin, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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.Â
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 PropanediolThis is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateWater. 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!
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