What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientSqualane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantIsohexadecane
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
CleansingPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
AbrasivePolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isohexadecane, Allantoin, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Lactic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveBisabolol
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningBehenic Acid
CleansingCholesterol
EmollientSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingSodium Cetearyl Sulfate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeTriethyl Citrate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytosphingosine, Behenic Acid, Cholesterol, Sodium Levulinate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Triethyl Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
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 StearatePropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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