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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Rugosa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
PEG-30 Glyceryl Isostearate
PEG-50 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Sebacic Acid
Buffering1,10-Decanediol
SolventPentasodium Pentetate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Rosa Rugosa Fruit Extract, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ubiquinone, Resveratrol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Menthoxypropanediol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, PEG-30 Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-50 Glyceryl Isostearate, Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
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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 GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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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