What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
BufferingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Glucose
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMirabilis Jalapa Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
PEG-8
HumectantPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPhragmites Karka Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSqualane
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Mirabilis Jalapa Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Phragmites Karka Extract, Polysilicone-11, Poria Cocos Extract, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingBrassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientBrassica Campestris Sprout Extract
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract
AstringentAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialAlcohol
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMalva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrimula Veris Extract
Skin ConditioningAlchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentVeronica Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingZinc PCA
HumectantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientParfum
MaskingPropanediol
SolventT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingBenzoic Acid
MaskingTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Brassica Campestris Sprout Extract, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Triethanolamine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hyaluronic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Caprylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Zinc PCA, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cholesterol, Parfum, Propanediol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
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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 GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water