What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Aroma
Water, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Myristyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexylglycerin, Gamma-Docosalactone, Glycerin, Steartrimonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Aroma
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingAmodimethicone
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventLactic Acid
Buffering
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Maleic Acid
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Trideceth-10
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Acetic Acid
BufferingCapsicum Annuum Extract
MaskingGlyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 40800
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Amodimethicone, Cetyl Esters, Parfum, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Lactic Acid, Dimethiconol, Arginine, Maleic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Trideceth-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Dextrin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Linoleate, Acetic Acid, Capsicum Annuum Extract, Glyceryl Linolenate, Malt Extract, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Biotin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Limonene, CI 40800
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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 GlycolThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
