What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTapioca Starch
Isopentyldiol
HumectantNylon-12
C9-12 Alkane
SolventDistarch Phosphate
AbsorbentAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantFragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentSalicylic Acid
MaskingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentFragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBisabolol
AntioxidantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
EmulsifyingDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Citric Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingWater, Tapioca Starch, Isopentyldiol, Nylon-12, C9-12 Alkane, Distarch Phosphate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Triheptanoin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Citric Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
SolventTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventCoconut Alkanes
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
SmoothingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingMalic Acid
BufferingAcetyl Zingerone
AntioxidantZea Mays Kernel Extract
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingZinc PCA
HumectantBackhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
AstringentCydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingChromium Oxide Greens
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
AbrasiveCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Water, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Isoamyl Laurate, Silica, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Propanediol, Triheptanoin, C9-12 Alkane, Coconut Alkanes, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Malic Acid, Acetyl Zingerone, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Zinc PCA, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Cydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77288, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica, Tin Oxide, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
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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 GlycolC9-12 Alkane is synethically created using alkanes, or paraffins. It is added to products as a solvent. This means its main purpose is to help dissolve ingredients and create even texture.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateWe don't have a description for Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer yet.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWe don't have a description for Triheptanoin yet.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water