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Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
CI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Polyaspartate
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Laureth-21
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, CI 77491, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, CI 77492, Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, CI 77266, Sodium Polyaspartate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Laureth-21, Ethylhexylglycerin, C11-15 Pareth-7, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide DEA
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Moroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Cyclohexane
SolventBis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-10
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingCamphor
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantTagetes Lemmonii Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEtidronic Acid
Malic Acid
Buffering
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
PPG-4-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Butylene Glycol, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Glycerin, Moroccan Lava Clay, Bentonite, Polyquaternium-51, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cyclohexane, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Ubiquinone, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camphor, Menthol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Tagetes Lemmonii Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Ceramide Ng, Ethylhexylglycerin, Etidronic Acid, Malic Acid, Laureth-4, PPG-4-Ceteth-20, Dipropylene Glycol, Caramel, Alcohol Denat., Hydrogenated Lecithin, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Serine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Dextrin, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolWater. 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!
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