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Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventArginine
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycosphingolipids
EmollientHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ascorbic Acid
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Cellulose, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycosphingolipids, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantSaccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyacrylic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventDisodium EDTA
Salicylic Acid
MaskingGlycolic Acid
BufferingHordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Cellulose, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Tocopherol
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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 GlycolCellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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