What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glucoside
CleansingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientBenzophenone-9
UV AbsorberAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Glycerin
HumectantParfum
MaskingCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingArtemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Sorbate
PreservativeCitrulline
Skin ConditioningCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caffeine, Caprylyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Benzophenone-9, Alcohol Denat., Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Parfum, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Sorbate, Citrulline, CI 15985, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPolyester-5
Butylene Glycol
HumectantBetaine
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGellan Gum
Calcium Lactate
AstringentAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetate
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
AntioxidantSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingWater, Glycerin, Polyester-5, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Gellan Gum, Calcium Lactate, Allantoin, Sodium Citrate, Panthenol, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Sodium Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract
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!
Learn more about Water