What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSilica
AbrasiveSqualane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientJojoba Esters
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Abies Sibirica Oil
MaskingSodium Laurate
CleansingBakuchiol
AntimicrobialFructooligosaccharides
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglycerin-3
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantGlucose
HumectantPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
MaskingJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Arachidyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Silica, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Carbomer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Tromethamine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Adenosine, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Abies Sibirica Oil, Sodium Laurate, Bakuchiol, Fructooligosaccharides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglycerin-3, Beta-Glucan, Lauric Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glucose, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Ceramide NP, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMyristic Acid
CleansingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
CleansingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
EmollientGlycol Distearate
EmollientGlycol Stearate
EmollientPEG-8
HumectantSodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantPanax Notoginseng Root Extract
HumectantParfum
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMalpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Laureth-7, Palmitic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Glycol Stearate, PEG-8, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Sorbitan Olivate, Butylene Glycol, Panax Notoginseng Root Extract, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, CI 14700
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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 plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinLauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.
This ingredient helps hydrate and sooth skin. As a humectant, it helps trap moisture. It also aids in cleaning and enhancing the texture of products.
Lauric acid may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.
Learn more about Lauric AcidWater. 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