What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDisodium Oleamido Mipa-Sulfosuccinate
CleansingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSalicylic Acid
Masking
Stearamidoethyl Diethylamine
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Menthol
Masking
Trisodium Sulfosuccinate
BufferingSodium Sulfate
Oleamide Mipa
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantMethylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Oleamido Mipa-Sulfosuccinate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Salicylic Acid, Stearamidoethyl Diethylamine, Butylene Glycol, Menthol, Trisodium Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Sulfate, Oleamide Mipa, Caramel, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Fructose
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
Smoothing
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningHoney
Humectant
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Spirulina Platensis Powder
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Fructose, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Jojoba Esters, Propylene Carbonate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Algae Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Water, Honey, Diamond Powder, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Spirulina Platensis Powder, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Maris Sal, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Beta-Carotene, Acetyl Glucosamine, Yeast Extract, Vegetable Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Parfum, BHT, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol
Alternatives
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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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
