What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Sorbitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Zinc Ricinoleate
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChloramine T
AntimicrobialSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Cocamide Mipa, Niacinamide, C12-13 Alketh-9, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Kojic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hexylene Glycol, Propanediol, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Chloramine T, Sodium Bicarbonate, CI 19140, Ascorbic Acid, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sodium Carbonate, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingQuaternium-60
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetrimonium Methosulfate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Hypochlorous Acid
Antiseborrhoeic
Glucose
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningXylose
HumectantPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Protease
Exfoliating
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Alcohol Denat., Carbomer, Quaternium-60, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Charcoal Powder, Hypochlorous Acid, Glucose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Fructose, Fructooligosaccharides, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Xylose, Polyglutamic Acid, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Panthenol, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Protease, Oryza Sativa Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Alternatives
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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
