What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantPolyacrylate-13
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAroma
Polyisobutene
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sucralose
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Sulfate
Hexapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14720
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42053
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Acrylates Copolymer, Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethanolamine, Caramel, Polyacrylate-13, Trideceth-9, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Aroma, Polyisobutene, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sucralose, Polysorbate 20, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Stearic Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Sulfate, Hexapeptide-3, Tripeptide-3, CI 77891, CI 15510, CI 16255, CI 14720, CI 60725, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 42053
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
HumectantHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Chlorella Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Maris Aqua
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Agarose
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Carbonate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Niacinamide, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Chlorella Ferment, Tocopherol, Maris Aqua, Allantoin, Agarose, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Potassium Carbonate, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Linalool, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 17200
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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 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!
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