What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Coffea Arabica Seed Powder
Abrasive
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Cellulose Acetate
Diglycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Quartz
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin, Water, Sucrose, Coffea Arabica Seed Powder, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Cellulose Acetate, Diglycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Quartz, Tocopherol, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Sucrose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Extract
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPrunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPhyllanthus Emblica Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sucrose, Glycerin, C12-14 Alketh-12, Silica, Water, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Persea Gratissima Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Extract, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
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 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 GlycerinSucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseWater. 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 Water
