What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningEmpetrum Nigrum Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningApigenin
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Juice, Empetrum Nigrum Fruit Juice, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Cellulose Gum, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMyristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDechloro Dihydroxy Difluoro Ethylcloprostenolamide
Alanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicGlycine
Buffering
Proline
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Dechloro Dihydroxy Difluoro Ethylcloprostenolamide, Alanine, Arginine, Biotin, Glycine, Proline, Tyrosine, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Moringa Oleifera Callus Extract, Panax Ginseng Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Panthenol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
