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 ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Schizophyllan
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Laureth-3
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Saccharide Isomerate, Schizophyllan, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Laureth-3, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ceramide NP, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, Glycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Maltodextrin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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
