What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Phenol
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Homosalate, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Phospholipids, Ectoin, Titanium Dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Phenol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Allantoin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Decyl Glucoside, Laureth-7, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, Benzophenone-3, Butylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Betaine, Arginine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
