What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylamide
Isohexadecane
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Steareth-20
CleansingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Acrylamide, Isohexadecane, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polysorbate 80, Steareth-20, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbitan Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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