What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantPEG-75
HumectantBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCola Acuminata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Algin
Pantethine
EmollientCaffeine
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientTripeptide-32
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Rna
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingGlycereth-26
HumectantSqualane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantOleth-3 Phosphate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningOleth-3
EmulsifyingOleth-5
EmulsifyingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCholeth-24
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeteth-24
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium EDTA
BHT
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-75, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Pantethine, Caffeine, Lecithin, Tripeptide-32, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Rna, Bisabolol, Glycereth-26, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Oleth-3, Oleth-5, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Yeast Extract, Choleth-24, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceteth-24, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Trisodium EDTA, BHT, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14700, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantPPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Citrate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingLinalool
PerfumingBHT
AntioxidantBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantJuglans Regia Leaf Extract
AbrasivePotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Phenoxyethanol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Chlorphenesin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Citrate, Adenosine, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Linalool, BHT, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Juglans Regia Leaf Extract, Potassium Laurate, Parfum
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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.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTBis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane belongs to the siloxanes and silicones classes. It is synthetically created and has a waxy composition.
This ingredient is a humectant and emollient, meaning it helps hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture to your skin, while emollients prevent moisture from escaping.
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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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