What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCalamine
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetate
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 Glycol
