What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isododecane
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventLactic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isododecane, Diisostearyl Malate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Water, C9-12 Alkane, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycolic Acid, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Arginine
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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 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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