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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lauramide DEA
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Onsen-Sui
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
Skin Protecting
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyltaurate
Skin ConditioningQuillaja Saponaria Wood Extract
Skin ConditioningSapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientYucca Vera Leaf/Root Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Lauramide DEA, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Onsen-Sui, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Methyltaurate, Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Yucca Vera Leaf/Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate
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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 (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!
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