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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isopropyl Myristate
EmollientGlycine Soja Seed Extract 20%
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate
EmulsifyingPolyethylene
AbrasiveMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingLavandula Hybrida Oil
EmollientCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingCoriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil
MaskingElettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
MaskingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract 20%, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, Polyethylene, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Water, Butylene Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasivePEG-8 Isostearate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingBoswellia Carterii Oil
MaskingJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeNelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Extract
MaskingNarcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Versicolor Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingEthylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polyethylene, PEG-8 Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Water, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Rose Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
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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 GlycolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water