What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCroton Lechleri Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningPPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Symphytum Officinale Root Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAllium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingSea Salt
Abrasive
Potassium Carbonate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantAscorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Lavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingSoluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Stem Oil
Perfuming
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycerin, Acetyl Glucosamine, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Carrageenan, Sea Salt, Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Soluble Proteoglycan, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Stem Oil, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Propolis Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tapioca Starch
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingCroton Lechleri Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tapioca Starch, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Linalool, Dehydroacetic Acid, Laureth-12, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Sorbic Acid
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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Croton Lechleri Resin Extract yet.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
