What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-28
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningChitosan
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sorbitol
Humectant
Water, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-28, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Chitosan, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Sorbitol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Stearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides
Parfum
Masking
Quaternium-80
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed
Skin Conditioning
Phosphoric Acid
BufferingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Propylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Stearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides, Parfum, Quaternium-80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed, Phosphoric Acid, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Alcohol Denat., Sorbic Acid
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 GlycolThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
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.
Propylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
