What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Stearic Acid, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSodium Stearate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Sodium Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-150 Distearate, Lecithin, Sodium Chloride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sea Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Cocos Nucifera Water, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, CI 42090, CI 19140
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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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 a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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