What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Cellulose
Absorbent
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Algae Extract
EmollientWater, Alcohol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Cellulose, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Algae Extract
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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 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 EDTA
