What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Tromethamine
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate-13
Parfum
Masking
Polyisobutene
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningSanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingUncaria Gambir Extract
AstringentPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingIsoceteth-25
EmulsifyingPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysorbate 60, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Tromethamine, Chlorphenesin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Parfum, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Uncaria Gambir Extract, Polysorbate 20, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Isoceteth-10, Isoceteth-25, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, BHT
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Algin
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Glycereth-26, Polyglycerin-3, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Allantoin, Betaine, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Glucose, Acetyl Glucosamine, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Dextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Algin, Xanthan Gum, Caffeine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
