What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCysteamine Hcl
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientLecithin
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Heparan Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingPolyacrylate-13
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMannitol
Humectant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingPolyisobutene
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPullulan
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Water, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cysteamine Hcl, Niacinamide, C12-16 Alcohols, Lecithin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Heparan Sulfate, Polysilicone-11, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Polyacrylate-13, Butylene Glycol, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Mannitol, Ergothioneine, Sclerotium Gum, Lysolecithin, Polyisobutene, Decyl Glucoside, Pullulan, Aminomethyl Propanol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA
Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Benzoyl Peroxide 5%, Water, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Sorbitol, Glycine, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Arginine, Lysine, Glutamic Acid, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
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 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 EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
