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Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningOyster Extract
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhonolite
AbsorbentMorus Alba Extract
AstringentLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Sea Water
HumectantHumus Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Camphor
Masking
Quaternium-33
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dicocoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Menthol
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Iron Oxides
Water, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Oyster Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Phonolite, Morus Alba Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Sea Water, Humus Extract, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Camphor, Quaternium-33, Cholesterol, Dicocoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Glyceryl Stearate, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Polysorbate 80, Menthol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPropyltrimoniumchloride Acrylamide/Dimethylacrylamide Copolymer
Camellia Seed Oil
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
PEG-2 Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Sulfate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLauric Acid
Cleansing
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aroma
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Propyltrimoniumchloride Acrylamide/Dimethylacrylamide Copolymer, Camellia Seed Oil, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Squalane, Royal Jelly Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Sorbitol, PEG-2 Laurate, Sodium Sulfate, Dipropylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Dimethiconol, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Aroma, CI 19140, CI 15985
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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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycine Max Seed Extract comes from the Soybean. This bean is native to Asia.
Soybeans are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants may improve the signs of aging.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process caused by UVB induced skin inflammation.
Two powerful components found in the wild soybean include genistein and diadzein. These two isoflavones are potent antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties. Genistein in particular has been found to prevent redness caused by UV exposure.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Max Seed ExtractPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolWater. 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!
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