What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Polyurethane-35
Vp/Va Copolymer
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingPaeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Bisabolol
Masking
Succinic Acid
BufferingResveratrol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Polyurethane-35, Vp/Va Copolymer, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Succinic Acid, Resveratrol, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylparaben, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAlumina
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Methylpropanediol
SolventSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingAzadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Sieboldii Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Pvp, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Alumina, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Tin Oxide, Methylpropanediol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Ceramide EOP, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Magnolia Sieboldii Extract, CI 77891, CI 77491
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisodium 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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
