What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStyrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polybutene
PEG-100 Stearate
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol/Sebacic Acid Copolymer Behenate
Skin ConditioningDivinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tribehenin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
C12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Methicone
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantFish Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Polybutene, PEG-100 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sorbitol/Sebacic Acid Copolymer Behenate, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glycerin, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Tribehenin, Xanthan Gum, Dimethiconol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glyceryl Behenate, BHT, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methicone, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77007, CI 75470, CI 77891, CI 77288, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 16035, Mica, CI 77742, CI 77510, Fish Oil, Ceramide AP
Isododecane
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyester-4
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Isododecane, Cera Microcristallina, Water, CI 77499, Kaolin, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Butylene Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyester-4, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Yeast Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
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 SorbateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin鈥檚 lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
