What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Lilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Iris Ensata Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Allium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Coreanus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningCorthellus Shiitake Extract
Skin ProtectingMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Lawsonia Inermis Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosin
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract
MaskingFish Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Vaccinium Angustifolium Seed
Abrasive
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, CI 42090, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 15985, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Rose Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Iris Ensata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Corthellus Shiitake Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Lawsonia Inermis Extract, Rosin, Charcoal Powder, Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract, Fish Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Seed, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningCeteth-20
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-25
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Trisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Alcohol Denat., Polyvinyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Dihydroxyacetone, Ceteth-20, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Laureth-25, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Royal Jelly Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Soluble Collagen, Potassium Sorbate, Trisodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, CI 19140, CI 17200, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolCi 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.
CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Dihydroxyacetone, or DHA, is a simple sugar. It is frequently used in self-tanning products.
DHA binds to the amino acids in your dead skin cells to create a brown/orange color. Darkening begins to kick in a few hours after application and will continue to develop for up to 3 days. This ingredient can be drying.
Both the US and the EU have approved DHA in self-tanning products. In the EU, DHA is allowed at a maximum concentration of 10%. Most tanning products usually contain amounts between 3-5%.
If you are pregnant or have underlying medical conditions, it is best to speak with a dermatologist about using self-tanning products.
Learn more about DihydroxyacetoneDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
