What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantAmp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientWater, 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 ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glucoside
CleansingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientBenzophenone-9
UV AbsorberAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Glycerin
HumectantParfum
MaskingCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingArtemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Sorbate
PreservativeCitrulline
Skin ConditioningCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caffeine, Caprylyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Benzophenone-9, Alcohol Denat., Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Parfum, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Sorbate, Citrulline, CI 15985, CI 17200
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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 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.
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