What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-30
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantAcrylates Copolymer
Paraffin
PerfumingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingAlcohol
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingWater, Ceteareth-30, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Paraffin, Microcrystalline Wax, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Pvp, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Sodium Chloride
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPolyquaternium-11
PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
EmulsifyingSericin
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Polyquaternium-59
UV AbsorberPolyquaternium-10
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCassia Auriculata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Behentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeButylene Glycol
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-11, PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides, Sericin, Wheat Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-59, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cassia Auriculata Leaf Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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