What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Quaternium-60
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Quaternium-60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, C12-14 Pareth-12, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene
Algae Extract
Emollient
Butane
Propane
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCarrageenan
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Quaternium-60
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oyster Extract
Porphyra Tenera Extract
Skin ConditioningHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningCapsosiphon Fulvescens Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Fucoxanthin
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Chloride
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Algae Extract, Butane, Propane, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Carbomer, Carrageenan, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Quaternium-60, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Oyster Extract, Porphyra Tenera Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Capsosiphon Fulvescens Extract, Lecithin, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fucoxanthin, BHT, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Charcoal Powder, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Water, Potassium Chloride, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 GlycerinPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Quaternium-60 yet.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
