What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventDimethyl Sulfone
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Succinic Acid
BufferingTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Aquatica Extract
TonicMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentMentha Viridis Extract
MaskingAsiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Water, Pentylene Glycol, 2,3-Butanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Dimethyl Sulfone, Niacinamide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Succinic Acid, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Mentha Aquatica Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Salix Alba Bark Extract
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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 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 EDTA
