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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyisobutene
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Dna
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Xylose
HumectantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Polyisobutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Water, Dextrin Palmitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Dna, Butylene Glycol, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Dna, Tripeptide-1, Glycerin, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pantothenic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Xylose, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Phytate
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentWater, Glycerin, Squalane, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Phytate, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Natto Gum, Tocopherol, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
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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 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.
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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
