What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSilica Silylate
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Cellulose
Absorbent
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Nigra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cera Microcristallina, Polyethylene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica Silylate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Cellulose, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77266
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Laureth-21
CleansingBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
Absorbent
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPentaerythrityl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Water, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Laureth-21, Beeswax, CI 77499, Stearic Acid, Synthetic Wax, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Sodium Surfactin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cellulose, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Acacia Senegal Gum, Pentaerythrityl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethicone, Trehalose, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
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 GlycolCellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
