What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhizic Acid
HumectantEthoxydiglycol
HumectantSorbitan Fatty Acid Ester
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Decyltetradecyl Ether
EmulsifyingTuna Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Papain
Skin Conditioning
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylic Acid
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingO-Cymen-5-Ol, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester, Polyglyceryl-3 Decyltetradecyl Ether, Tuna Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Papain, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Dextrin, Butylene Glycol, Acrylic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide
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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.
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAThis ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose has many uses:
- emulsifier
- create a gel-like texture
- boost foam
