What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-5 Laurate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberLimonene
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Pantolactone
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Inositol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
P-Anisic Acid
Masking
Urea
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein
Skin ConditioningCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-5 Laurate, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Maltodextrin, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Benzoate, Pantolactone, Fructose, Glycine, Linalool, Inositol, Niacinamide, P-Anisic Acid, Urea, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, CI 42090
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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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