What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDisiloxane
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Glycerides Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
EmollientJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventMethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingHydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
AbrasiveChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientArtemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningBrasenia Schreberi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disiloxane, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Polyglyceryl-10 Esters, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Aminomethyl Propanol, Lactic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caramel, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Brasenia Schreberi Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-8
HumectantPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingXylitol
HumectantAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantIsohexadecane
EmollientBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Xylitol, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharide Isomerate, Isohexadecane, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
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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 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 GlycerinWater. 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