What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Poloxamer 184
EmulsifyingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pvp, Hydroxyacetophenone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Poloxamer 184, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Vp/Va Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Vp/Va Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ectoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tin Oxide, Carnosine, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide, CI 16035
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 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.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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
