What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingIsopentyldiol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingDextrin
AbsorbentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Mannitol
Humectant
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sh-Decapeptide-5 Sp
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Dextrin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Malt Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mannitol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sh-Decapeptide-5 Sp, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPolysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-15 Alkane, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Synthetic Wax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polysorbate 85, Oryza Sativa Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trihydroxystearin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Butylene Glycol, CI 77499
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolWater. 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!
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