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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingGlycolic Acid
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAlcohol
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientParfum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeXylitol
HumectantPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Ascorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Malva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSaponins
CleansingLimonene
PerfumingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantAframomum Angustifolium Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Benzoate
MaskingTin Oxide
AbrasivePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
MaskingCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Zea Mays Starch, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Saponins, Limonene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Aframomum Angustifolium Seed Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Tin Oxide, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, CI 14700
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingGlycereth-26
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientTrehalose
HumectantMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Betaine
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagus Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAllium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientPotassium Chloride
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSucrose
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningAlgin
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCalcium Chloride
AstringentDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrogen Dimethicone
Glucose
HumectantKaolin
AbrasiveDiatomaceous Earth
AbrasiveWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glycereth-26, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Allantoin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Potassium Laurate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Asparagus Officinalis Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Methylpropanediol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Potassium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sucrose, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Algin, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Calcium Chloride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Glucose, Kaolin, Diatomaceous Earth
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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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, antiāinflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skinās lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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 GumXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about Xylitol