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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
CleansingSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingParfum
MaskingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
EmulsifyingCocamide DEA
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningTris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantTriethanolamine
BufferingLauryl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDisodium Lauryl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTributyl Citrate
SolventSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberButeth-3
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Cocamide DEA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Lauryl Phosphate, Disodium Lauryl Phosphate, Tributyl Citrate, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Buteth-3, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Aleuritic Acid
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycoproteins
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-20
CleansingGlyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
EmollientGlycosphingolipids
EmollientCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningMeadowfoam Estolide
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Sterols
EmollientEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingCymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingSantalum Album Oil
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
MaskingGlycerylamidoethyl Methacrylate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantPropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Aleuritic Acid, Yeast Extract, Glycoproteins, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Glycosphingolipids, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Meadowfoam Estolide, Glycine Soja Sterols, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Panthenol, Dipropylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Glycerylamidoethyl Methacrylate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 GlycerinWater. 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