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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropylene Glycol
HumectantIsostearyl Isostearate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Behenate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientSuperoxide Dismutase
AntioxidantResveratrol Dimethyl Ether
AntioxidantQuercetin
AntioxidantPinanediol
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningMethylsilanol Mannuronate
Skin ConditioningMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
Skin ConditioningHesperidin Methyl Chalcone
AntioxidantGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDipeptide-2
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCamphanediol
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Lecithin
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAlcohol
AntimicrobialMica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantTriethanolamine
BufferingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningBHT
AntioxidantGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Steareth-20
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Cholate
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingChlorhexidine Digluconate
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel FormingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingSorbic Acid
PreservativeParfum
MaskingCitronellyl Methylcrotonate
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Glycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Behenate, Cetyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Superoxide Dismutase, Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether, Quercetin, Pinanediol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Methylsilanol Mannuronate, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Glycine Soja Protein, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Dipeptide-2, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Camphanediol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Behenyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Lecithin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Alcohol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, BHT, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Steareth-20, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cholate, Sodium Citrate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Parfum, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, CI 15985
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningIsostearyl Palmitate
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantPolysilicone-11
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMorus Bombycis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCholesterol
EmollientLinoleic Acid
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantPyridoxine Dipalmitate
Skin ConditioningSucrose
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientGlyceryl Laurate
EmollientPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPetrolatum
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPropylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Chloride
MaskingQuaternium-90 Bentonite
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeIron Oxides
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Isostearyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Caffeine, Phytosphingosine, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lactis Proteinum, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyridoxine Dipalmitate, Sucrose, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Laurate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides
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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 GlycolCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDisodium 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.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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