What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Trifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Laureth-21
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Beheneth-30
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Iron Oxides
CI 77266
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Alcohol, Pvp, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Chloride, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Sodium Polyaspartate, Phenoxyethanol, Maltodextrin, Laureth-21, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Beheneth-30, Silica, Sodium Metaphosphate, Disodium EDTA, Iron Oxides, CI 77266, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 75470
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAmmonium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingTitanium/Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantBeheneth-30
CleansingSodium Polyaspartate
HumectantCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAmmonium Acrylates Copolymer
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Simethicone
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Alcohol, Pvp, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Beheneth-30, Sodium Polyaspartate, Charcoal Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Sodium Metaphosphate, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Simethicone, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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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.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholWe don't have a description for Beheneth-30 yet.
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium 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 EDTAPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
We don't have a description for Sodium Metaphosphate yet.
We don't have a description for Sodium Polyaspartate yet.
Water. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
