What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan
Polygonum Aviculare Extract
EmollientRosmarinyl Glucoside
AntioxidantCaffeyl Glucoside
AntioxidantGallyl Glucoside
AntioxidantPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-52
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-15
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTamarindus Indica Seed Extract
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingSilybum Marianum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCitric Acid
BufferingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
MaskingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeAphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide
AbsorbentCholesterol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Rosmarinyl Glucoside, Caffeyl Glucoside, Gallyl Glucoside, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-15, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tamarindus Indica Seed Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide EOP, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Anisate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Benzoate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Levulinate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
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 GlycolCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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