What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Bergamot/Grapefruit/Orange/Tangerine Fruit Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin
AbsorbentGardenia Taitensis Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingPoloxamer 407
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Bergamot/Grapefruit/Orange/Tangerine Fruit Ferment Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Adenosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dextrin, Gardenia Taitensis Callus Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Benzyl Glycol, Arginine, Carbomer, Alcohol Denat., C12-14 Pareth-12, Poloxamer 407, BHT, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Pinus Radiata Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Wine Extract
Antioxidant
Soy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Water, Propylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pinus Radiata Bark Extract, Wine Extract, Soy Isoflavones, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Azelaic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Ammonium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Propanediol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
