What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Octanediol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTropolone
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCoptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Trehalose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ceramide AP, Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tropolone, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Hexyldecyl Myristoyl Methylaminopropionate
EmollientIsostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
PCA Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Calcium Chloride
AstringentCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningManganese Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Lecithin
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract
AstringentPhaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Squalane, Hexyldecyl Myristoyl Methylaminopropionate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Myristyl Myristate, PCA Dimethicone, Sea Water, Saccharide Isomerate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Lecithin, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract, Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside
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 GlycolCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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
