What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Triphenyl Trimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Methionine
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Acrylates Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Lauryl Methacrylate
Methicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlucuronic Acid
Buffering
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isostearyl Behenate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Nylon-12
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Polyglucuronic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Algae
Skin Conditioning
Caviar Extract
Skin ConditioningEvernia Prunastri Extract
Perfuming
Water, Cyclomethicone, Triphenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polysilicone-11, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Glycoproteins, Panax Ginseng Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Malt Extract, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Arnica Montana Extract, Ceramide 3, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Phospholipids, Sodium PCA, Lysine, Proline, Glycine, Arginine, Methionine, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Lauryl Methacrylate, Methicone, Xanthan Gum, Glucuronic Acid, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isostearyl Behenate, Silica, Cera Microcristallina, Nylon-12, Ozokerite, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Mica, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl Behenate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Polyglucuronic Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Algae, Caviar Extract, Evernia Prunastri Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Talc
Abrasive
Tribehenin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trimethoxycaprylylsilane
SmoothingIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Talc, Tribehenin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alcohol Denat., Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Trimethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Alternatives
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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about TribeheninWater. 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
