What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-3
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Polyacrylate-13
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingEthyl Linalool
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
MaskingMethylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Cystoseira Amentacea/Caespitosa Branchycarpa Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Gamma-Undecalactone
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Cyclamen Aldehyde
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Triethanolamine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 85, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butyl Avocadate, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Retinyl Palmitate, Steareth-3, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Sucrose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sucrose Stearate, Polyisobutene, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide, Methyldihydrojasmonate, C12-14 Pareth-12, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Polysorbate 20, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ethylene Brassylate, Ethyl Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol, Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal, Methylparaben, Cystoseira Amentacea/Caespitosa Branchycarpa Extract, Chlorphenesin, Gamma-Undecalactone, Benzoic Acid, Cyclamen Aldehyde, Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 19140, CI 17200, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCrocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Fructose
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Soy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Centella Asiatica Extract, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Yeast Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Alpha-Arbutin, Ceramide NP, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Sphingolipids, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Tranexamic Acid, Fructose, Aminomethyl Propanol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phosphatidylcholine, Phytosterols, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Soy Amino Acids, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinDisodium 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 EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
