What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polyisobutene
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyacrylate-21
Kaolin
Abrasive
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cellulose
AbsorbentChloroxylenol
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-6 Phosphate
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientQuartz
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Mica, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylate-21, Kaolin, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Synthetic Beeswax, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Cellulose, Chloroxylenol, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Myristic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Quartz, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Va Copolymer
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Acrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic Colorant
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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 GlycolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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!
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