What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyacrylate-13
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Tromethamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyisobutene
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Protease
Exfoliating
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOrchid Extract
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningPEG-75
HumectantWater, Propanediol, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol, Arbutin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Phenoxyethanol, Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Caprylate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Myristic Acid, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Lauric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Protease, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Orchid Extract, Papain, PEG-75
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Propolis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Betaine, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beeswax
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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
