What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium PCA
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingMagnesium PCA
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, PEG-150 Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Pvp, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Potassium PCA, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tromethamine, Magnesium PCA, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
C9-12 Alkane
SolventDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCapparis Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMenthol
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isoamyl Laurate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Triheptanoin, Propanediol, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Maltodextrin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glycerin, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Capparis Spinosa Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Tin Oxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Menthol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Salix Alba Flower Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Mica, CI 77891
Alternatives
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient comes from the stem of the Prickly Pear cactus. The stem is rich in polyphenols, a potent source of antioxidants. It is anti-aging and soothing properties.
Prickly Pear stem is made up mostly of water (85%). The rest is composed of skin nourishing compounds: protein, fiber, fatty acids, simple sugars, Vitamin C, and some minerals.
Polyphenols help mitigate the effects of aging. Studies show polyphenols protect the skin from oxidative stress, UV-induced damage, and inflammation.
Prickly pear is often compared to Aloe.
Learn more about Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem ExtractWater. 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
