What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Potassium Laureth Phosphate
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMethylparaben
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
BHA
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Propylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Methylparaben, Panthenol, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethanolamine, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Retinol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, BHA, Polysorbate 20, BHT
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
