What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Amylopectin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Dextrin
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMenthol
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Nigella Sativa Seed Extract
Perfuming
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Amylopectin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dextrin, Parfum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum, Menthol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Malt Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Bisulfite, Hexyl Cinnamal
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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 GlycolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
