What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coffea Arabica Seed Powder
Abrasive
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Juice Extract
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin, Diglycerin, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coffea Arabica Seed Powder, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Caffeine, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentDimethiconol
Emollient
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Buteth-3
SolventHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberLimonene
Perfuming
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningTributyl Citrate
SolventCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Methyl Gluceth-20, Dimethicone, Butyl Avocadate, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Salicylic Acid, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Dimethiconol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Buteth-3, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Limonene, Maltodextrin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lactobacillus, Tributyl Citrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propyl Gallate, CI 42090, CI 19140
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 (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, itβs still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidWater. 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
