What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Agave Tequilana Stem Extract
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pascopyron Smithii Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCoriandrum Sativum Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialNigella Sativa Seed Extract
Perfuming
Rubus Hirsutus Fruit/Leaf Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tourmaline Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Kaolin, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Agave Tequilana Stem Extract, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hydrated Silica, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Propanediol, Hexylene Glycol, Arginine, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pascopyron Smithii Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Coriandrum Sativum Leaf Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Rubus Hirsutus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tourmaline Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tridecyl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Isodecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Copper PCA
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 40800
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butylene Glycol, Tridecyl Stearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, P-Anisic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Copper PCA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, CI 40800, Citric Acid
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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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPersea Gratissima Oil is also known as avocado oil.
Avocado Oil has antioxidant properties. It is mostly made up of the glycerides of fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.
These fatty acids help hydrate and soften the skin. It may increase collagen content in the skin. Collagen helps keep your skin plump and firm. This ingredient helps reduce inflammation and has not shown to clog pores.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe due to its high fatty acid content.
Avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima OilPhenoxyethanol 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
