What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingSalicylic Acid
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingJuniperus Communis Fruit Oil
MaskingPinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
MaskingJuniperus Virginiana Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
CleansingLinalool
PerfumingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
PerfumingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Octyldodeceth-16, Disodium EDTA, Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Limonene, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Linalool, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Tocopherol
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 Glycol