What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sphinganine
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alcohol Denat., Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Bisabolol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sphinganine, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Hydroxide, T-Butyl Alcohol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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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.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.
It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl GlucosideButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
