What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Aroma
Cocamide DEA
Emulsifying
Lauryl Acetate
Perfuming
Polyquaternium-39
Honey
Humectant
Sericin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEDTA
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Aroma, Cocamide DEA, Lauryl Acetate, Polyquaternium-39, Honey, Sericin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Lilium Longiflorum Flower Extract
MaskingMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLippia Citriodora Leaf Extract
Astringent
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Propolis Wax
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingWater, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycerin, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Glucoside, Lilium Longiflorum Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propolis Wax, Butylene Glycol, Asiaticoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
