What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Water, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Sorbitol, Cyclodextrin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Panthenol, Sodium Gluconate, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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 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.
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!
Learn more about Water
