What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Urea
Buffering
Trehalose
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Algin
Masking
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Pullulan
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Triacetin
AntimicrobialPotassium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, DMDM Hydantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Urea, Trehalose, Sodium PCA, Serine, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Algin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullulan, Disodium Phosphate, Polyquaternium-51, Triacetin, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentParfum
Masking
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Isomalt
HumectantEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Squalane, Dimethicone, Sodium Citrate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Sclerotium Gum, Behenyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Mica, Arachidyl Glucoside, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Parfum, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, Tin Oxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Isomalt, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Trideceth-9, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract, Polysorbate 20, CI 17200
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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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Water. 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!
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