What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
PEG-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Honey
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 61
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTranexamic Acid, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Butylene Glycol, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, PEG-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Triethylhexanoin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Honey, Soluble Collagen, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 61, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Malic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Xanthan Gum
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice 80%
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicAcorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice 80%, Propolis Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Water, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Allantoin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
