What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEpilobium Fleischeri Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Hydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Phytate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Panthenol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Octyldodecanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP
Reviews
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
