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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
CleansingSodium Stearate
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Coconut Acid
EmollientSodium Isethionate
CleansingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
MaskingMangifera Indica Juice
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Juice
HumectantCitrus Aurantifolia Juice
CleansingAnanas Sativus Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Mangifera Indica Juice, Carica Papaya Fruit Juice, Citrus Aurantifolia Juice, Ananas Sativus Fruit Juice, Sodium Citrate, Limonene, Linalool
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeButylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
MaskingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Linalool
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, CI 19140, CI 14700
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolWater. 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