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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Stearate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTapioca Starch
Royal Jelly
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientCellulose
AbsorbentSoybean Glycerides
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSteareth-21
CleansingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mel
EmollientBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
EmollientMel Extract
MoisturisingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-4
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tapioca Starch, Royal Jelly, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cellulose, Soybean Glycerides, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Steareth-21, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mel, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Stearyl Alcohol, CI 77891, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Sorbitol, Cetyl Alcohol, Mel Extract, Steareth-2, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Polyglycerin-4
Glycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingTilia Cordata Extract
RefreshingMalachite Extract
AntioxidantArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingGlycerin, Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Panthenol, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Tilia Cordata Extract, Malachite Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Algae Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate is a skin conditioner with emollient and emulsifier properties.
It is an esther of stearic acid and Polyglycerin-10.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 StearateWater. 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