What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Oleate
Emollient
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ceteth-2
EmulsifyingCeteareth-25
CleansingHydrolyzed Grape Skin
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-51 Amide
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Decyl Oleate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Homosalate, Ceteth-2, Ceteareth-25, Hydrolyzed Grape Skin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Acetyl Hexapeptide-51 Amide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Myristyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Prunella Vulgaris Extract
Antioxidant
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Mica, Sodium Chloride, CI 77891, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, CI 77491, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Parfum, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Tripeptide-3, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
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.
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 GlycerinWater. 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
