What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Polymethacrylate
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Sorbitol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Alcohol Denat., Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Polymethacrylate, Silica, Sorbitol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAmmonium Acrylates/Methylstyrene/Styrene Copolymer
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates Copolymer
Methylparaben
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Swertia Japonica Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
Cleansing
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingSuccinoyl Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, CI 77491, Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, CI 77499, Ammonium Acrylates/Methylstyrene/Styrene Copolymer, Sodium Polyaspartate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77266, Acrylates Copolymer, Methylparaben, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Alcohol, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyquaternium-51, Swertia Japonica Extract, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, C11-15 Pareth-7, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Succinoyl Atelocollagen, Potassium Sorbate
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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 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 GlycolCi 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPanthenol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Laureth-12 Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
