What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventDecyl Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingSodium Polyglutamate
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyacrylate-13
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Decyl Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamide Mea, Sodium Polyglutamate, Butylene Glycol, Pvp, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Polyacrylate-13, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyisobutene, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Polyquaternium-7
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sea Water
HumectantCocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Kelp Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Water, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Propylene Glycol, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Polyquaternium-7, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-90m, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Sea Water, Cocos Nucifera Water, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Kelp Ferment Filtrate, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
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 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 EDTAWater. 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
