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Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningVinyldimethicone
Niacinamide
SmoothingCetyl Dimethicone
EmollientTrehalose
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPullulan
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPolyisobutene
Isopentyldiol
HumectantCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingSodium Surfactin
CleansingDextrin
AbsorbentDextran
Disodium EDTA
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Vinyldimethicone, Niacinamide, Cetyl Dimethicone, Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pullulan, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Allantoin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Polyisobutene, Isopentyldiol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Surfactin, Dextrin, Dextran, Disodium EDTA, CI 42090, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
AntioxidantGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPentapeptide-59
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
AntioxidantSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
PerfumingPelvetia Canaliculata Extract
Skin ProtectingAgastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice
AstringentEchium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Myristamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeWater, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentapeptide-59, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Myristamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Lauroyl Lysine, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate
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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 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 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