What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract
Skin ConditioningRhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningPadina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningMichelia Alba Leaf Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Water, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Rose Extract, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Michelia Alba Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77491, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Eugenol
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
EmulsifyingCera Alba
Emollient
Avena Sativa Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Copper Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Sulfate
AntimicrobialWater, Paraffinum Liquidum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Isododecane, Zea Mays Starch, Zinc Oxide, PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Cera Alba, Avena Sativa Leaf/Stem Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Copper Sulfate, Glyceryl Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Sulfate
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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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitric 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 AcidGlycerin 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 Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
