What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPanax Ginseng Root Water
MaskingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantGlycine Max Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSqualane
EmollientMadecassoside
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCanola Oil
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Betaine, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Glycine Max Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Madecassoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Phytosphingosine, Pentylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Canola Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantPetrolatum
EmollientJojoba Esters
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientDistearyldimonium Chloride
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingBoswellia Serrata Gum
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDimethicone
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingStearamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSteareth-21
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEDTA
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Petrolatum, Jojoba Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Glyceryl Stearate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Bisabolol, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 60, Stearamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Steareth-21, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, EDTA, Potassium Hydroxide
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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 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 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