What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol
AntimicrobialPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingSqualane
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingMethylparaben
PreservativeDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantTranexamic Acid
AstringentDisodium EDTA
Menthol
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCamphor
MaskingCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingWater, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Squalane, Triethylhexanoin, Methylparaben, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tranexamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camphor, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
HumectantSalicylic Acid
MaskingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-4
UV AbsorberAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthol
MaskingOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialWater, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Benzophenone-4, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Menthol, Oleanolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin
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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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilWater. 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