What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Water, Propylene Glycol, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Calcium Chloride
AstringentChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
AbsorbentSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHoney
Humectant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCeteth-25
CleansingOleth-10
EmulsifyingCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Alcohol Denat., Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Calcium Chloride, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Honey, Coconut Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Charcoal Powder, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus Ferment, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Ceteth-25, Oleth-10, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Xanthan Gum
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
