What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Chloride
Sucrose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cellulose Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Chloride, Sucrose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Maltodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Euphrasia Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Benzophenone-4, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, CI 42090
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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 Water
