What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBis-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Silver Oxide
AntimicrobialWater, Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silver Oxide
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTromethamine
BufferingCaffeic Acid
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glucosylrutin
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isoquercitrin
Antioxidant
Water, Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Caffeic Acid, Glutathione, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Gluconolactone, Glucosylrutin, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Extract, Ferulic Acid, Niacinamide, Isoquercitrin
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 GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
