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
Absorbent
Salicylic 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 Cera
Astringent
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Algae Extract
EmollientSesamum 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
SmoothingSesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningMel
EmollientDiamond 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
Molasses Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Faex Extract
Skin ConditioningOlus Oil
Emollient
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 Cera, 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, Mel, Diamond Powder, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Spirulina Platensis Powder, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Maris Sal, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Molasses Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Beta-Carotene, Acetyl Glucosamine, Faex Extract, Olus Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Parfum, BHT, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, 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 one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolSilica, 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
