What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trehalose
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSilica
Abrasive
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingLinalool
Perfuming
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicNelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingBHT
Antioxidant
Thymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Triethylhexanoin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Trehalose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-14m, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Hydroxide, Silica, Isoceteth-10, Linalool, Lauryl Betaine, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract, Alcohol, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, BHT, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Sodium Bicarbonate, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lauryl Lactate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ornithine
Skin ConditioningTrifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Teprenone
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningMethylsilanol Mannuronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingFucus Serratus Extract
Skin ProtectingSea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHimanthalia Elongata Extract
Skin ProtectingUlva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningSilanetriol
Glycogen
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Methylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Dextran
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Mannitol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Lauryl Lactate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Phospholipids, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Benzyl Alcohol, Ornithine, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Teprenone, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Yeast Extract, Glycolipids, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Methylsilanol Mannuronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Plankton Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Fucus Serratus Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Silanetriol, Glycogen, Tocopherol, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dehydroacetic Acid, Dextran, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Mannitol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Levulinic Acid, P-Anisic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
