What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCeteareth-20
CleansingIsohexadecane
EmollientTrisiloxane
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyacrylamide
Polyethylene
AbrasiveParfum
MaskingC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPtfe
Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingRetinol
Skin ConditioningBHT
AntioxidantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Isohexadecane, Trisiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylamide, Polyethylene, Parfum, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Chlorphenesin, Ptfe, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, BHT, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Sodium Hydroxide
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
EmollientBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Arachidonate
EmollientMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantArginine
MaskingSucrose Distearate
EmollientPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Glycerin
HumectantThiamine Hcl
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantGlyceryl Linolenate
EmollientPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingEthyl Hexanediol
SolventRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Beta-Glucan, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine, Polyacrylic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Ceramide NP, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Panthenol, Carbomer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Arginine, Sucrose Distearate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Thiamine Hcl, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Polysorbate 80, Ethyl Hexanediol, Retinyl Palmitate
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 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 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 GlycerinIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneWater. 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