What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-100 Stearate
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Erythritol, Fructooligosaccharides, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, C14-22 Alcohols, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Caprylyl Methicone, Sodium Benzoate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propylene Glycol, Castor Oil Hydrogenated Ethoxylated, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Chlorphenesin, Lactic Acid, Cetrimonium Bromide, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
