What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSucrose
Humectant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Sucrose, Algae Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Inulin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 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!
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