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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycereth-26
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Parfum
Masking
Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Glycereth-26, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Glycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Parfum, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ficus Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Roe Extract
HumectantJania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Silt Extract
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus, Sea Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Arginine, Allantoin, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ficus Indica Leaf Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Roe Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Sea Silt Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
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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 GlycolCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinSodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Water. 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!
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