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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Acrylates Copolymer
Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Beheneth-30
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCI 77266
Water, Butylene Glycol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Beheneth-30, Pentylene Glycol, Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, Disodium EDTA, C11-15 Pareth-7, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77266
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
HumectantLaureth-21
CleansingAcrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeSodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeDextran
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin ProtectingTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentCI 77266
Water, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Laureth-21, Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, C11-15 Pareth-7, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Dextran, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, CI 77266
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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 GlycolAnother name for this ingredient is C11-15 Alketh-7. It has emulsifying and surfactant properties, meaning it helps keep ingredients together in a formula.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
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 WaterWe don't have a description for CI 77266 yet.