What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 80
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharide Isomerate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Carbomer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Potassium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 80, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPoly 1,2-Butanediol-6 Propylene Glycol
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPCA
HumectantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicTrehalose
HumectantEctoin
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
AntioxidantOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Polysaccharides
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
EmulsifyingT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Medica Peel Oil
Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Poly 1,2-Butanediol-6 Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-400, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Carbomer, Allantoin, PCA, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Trehalose, Ectoin, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Yeast Polysaccharides, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, T-Butyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Medica Peel Oil
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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 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 EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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