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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Diisostearyl Malate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, CI 77891, Propylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Isostearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77492, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77491, Yeast Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, CI 77499, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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