What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Acrylates Copolymer
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingPotassium Cocoate
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
BufferingGuaiazulene
AntimicrobialGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningCalamine
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingGlycolic Acid
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMadecassoside
AntioxidantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingWater, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Cocoate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Guaiazulene, Gluconolactone, Calamine, Panthenol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Sea Salt Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentDextrin
AbsorbentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Coreanus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
AntioxidantMorus Nigra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingSea Salt Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Dextrin, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolDisodium 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water