What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Pyrus Malus Fruit Water
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Codium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Choleth-24
EmulsifyingSodium Lactate
BufferingMenthyl Lactate
MaskingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Menthyl PCA
HumectantEthyl Menthane Carboxamide
TonicPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pearl Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Choleth-24, Sodium Lactate, Menthyl Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Menthyl PCA, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Polyglutamic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingBisabolol
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Undecanoic Acid
Antiseborrhoeic
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Isopentyldiol, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Azelaic Acid, Ammonium Hydroxide, Bisabolol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Undecanoic Acid, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Alpha-Arbutin, Glutathione, Kojic Acid, Menthol, Potassium Sorbate, Phospholipids, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate
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 AlcoholButylene 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene 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 PropanediolSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidWater. 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
