What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
4-PCA Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Squalane
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, 4-PCA Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Squalane, Parfum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Bis-PCA Dimethicone
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dilauryl Citrate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Avena Strigosa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Water, Amodimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Bis-PCA Dimethicone, Sorbitan Laurate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Trideceth-12, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Dilauryl Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Avena Strigosa Seed Extract, Lecithin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate is a type of silicone.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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 Water
