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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ammonium Acrylate
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Beheneth-30
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Carbon Black
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantFerric Chloride
AstringentSodium Polyaspartate
HumectantTriethanolamine
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol Denat., Ammonium Acrylate, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Beheneth-30, Disodium EDTA, Carbon Black, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, CI 77499, Ferric Chloride, Sodium Polyaspartate, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hydroxide
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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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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!
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