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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningLactobionic Acid
BufferingPropylene Glycol Hydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
EmollientArginine
MaskingPEG-40 Stearate
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningCeteth-20
CleansingSorbitol
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPEG-75 Stearate
SurfactantN-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantChrysin
Skin ConditioningNylon-12
Steareth-20
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Bisulfite
AntioxidantBHT
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid, Propylene Glycol Hydroxystearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Arginine, PEG-40 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceteth-20, Sorbitol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-75 Stearate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Glycerin, Chrysin, Nylon-12, Steareth-20, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Bisulfite, BHT, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantTridecyl Stearate
EmollientPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
EmulsifyingIsodecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningIsocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantDipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingMagnesium Sulfate
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientSodium PCA
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Jojoba Oil
AbrasiveP-Anisic Acid
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Copper PCA
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCI 40800
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
BufferingWater, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butylene Glycol, Tridecyl Stearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, P-Anisic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Copper PCA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, CI 40800, Citric Acid
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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 GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinDisodium 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 EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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