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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Magnesium Sulfate
Tribehenin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diisostearyl Malate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Tribehenin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Methicone, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Isododecane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Talc
Abrasive
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Agar
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantKhaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
BHT
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPlumeria Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
SmoothingAscorbyl Dipalmitate
Antioxidant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Dextrin Palmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, CI 77891, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Talc, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Agar, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, CI 77492, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77491, Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, BHT, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 77499, Plumeria Alba Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract, Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
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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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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. Stay hydrated!
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