What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Dextrin
AbsorbentHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Chloride
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Propanediol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Dextrin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Glucose, Tocopherol, Magnesium Chloride, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Oligopeptide-68
Bleaching
Tetrapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Oleate
CleansingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSilicon
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Oligopeptide-68, Tetrapeptide-14, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Honey Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Oleate, Glycine Soja Oil, Calcium Gluconate, Silicon, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Isostearate, Gluconolactone, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate
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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 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Propanediol 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
