What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Laureth Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Water, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Aspartic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 80, Guaiazulene, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Erythritol
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Corn Starch Modified, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Erythritol, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-150 Distearate, Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone
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 GlycolGlycerin 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
