What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
Solvent
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingMalic Acid
Buffering
Acetyl Zingerone
Antioxidant
Zea Mays Kernel Extract
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
AstringentCydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Chromium Oxide Greens
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Water, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Isoamyl Laurate, Silica, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Propanediol, Triheptanoin, C9-12 Alkane, Coconut Alkanes, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Malic Acid, Acetyl Zingerone, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Zinc PCA, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Cydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77288, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica, Tin Oxide, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
Skin ConditioningAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentBarosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Isoceteth-10, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 PropanediolSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWe don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 yet.
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 Water
