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
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Magnesium Myristate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCorn Starch Modified, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Myristate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Titanium Dioxide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Parfum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrated Silica, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid, Arbutin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ceramide 3, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Trihydroxystearin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan, CI 77891, CI 77492, 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.
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 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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
