What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentBetaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingXylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Algin
Masking
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Pullulan
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glucose
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betula Alba Juice, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Propanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Trehalose, Urea, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Sodium Hydroxide, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Serine, Sodium Benzoate, Glycine Soja Oil, Superoxide Dismutase, Algin, Disodium Phosphate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullulan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Glucose, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Potassium Phosphate, Chondrus Crispus Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMaltitol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract
MaskingTaurine
BufferingAlcaligenes Polysaccharides
EmollientBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Xylose
HumectantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Alcohol, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Maltitol, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Menthoxypropanediol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Betaine, Inositol, Trehalose, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Taurine, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, Xylose, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseWater. 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
