What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Tetrapeptide-30
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-68
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Oleate
CleansingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Tetrapeptide-30, Oligopeptide-68, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Sodium Oleate, Glycine Soja Oil
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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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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