What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid 10%
Buffering
Isohexadecane
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Ammonia
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
