What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Acrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Carbon Black
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Steareth-20
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-20
EmulsifyingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
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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.
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