What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Angelica Archangelica Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Rhodiola Rosea Extract
EmollientPanax Notoginseng Root Extract
HumectantCentaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Polygonum Odoratum Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Elastin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Beta-Glucan, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Angelica Archangelica Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Avena Sativa Peptide, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Panax Notoginseng Root Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Polygonum Odoratum Extract, Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Panthenol, Elastin, Hyaluronic Acid, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-25 Glyceryl Oleate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-8
HumectantHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
PEG-10 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Urea
Buffering
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Aesculus Chinensis Extract
AstringentPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG-25 Glyceryl Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-8, Hydroxyethyl Urea, PEG-10 Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Trehalose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Cyclodextrin, Caffeine, Urea, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Propanediol, Aesculus Chinensis Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerButylene 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, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAWater. 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
