What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polybutene
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Polyimide-1
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Acacia Senegal Gum, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polybutene, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Arginine, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyimide-1, Aminomethyl Propanol, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Shorea Robusta Resin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Glyceryl Myristate
EmollientVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Acrylates Copolymer
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycosphingolipids
EmollientBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Arginine
Masking
Isostearyl Sebacate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Myristate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Silica, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Glycosphingolipids, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Arginine, Isostearyl Sebacate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77007, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acacia Senegal Gum has skin soothing, thickening, and formulation stabilizing properties. It comes from the Acacia tree that is native to sub-Saharan Africa.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1 is a lab-made molecule that combines two parts: biotin (vitamin B7) and Tripeptide-1. Together, they form a peptide that’s often used in hair and eyelash products.
In-vitro studies show this ingredient helps hair bulb cells grow faster and product more structual proteins. This helps keep hair securely anchored in the follicle.
A small human study using a mascara with 2% Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 reported lashes that were about 17% longer and 19% thicker after one month.
One study from 2025 compared topical spray vs. a combined tropical/oral treatment. The combination group saw greater increases in total hair count.
While these early results are encouraging, most of the data comes from in-vitro experiments (in test tubes) or small, short-term trials.
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 looks promising for supporting hair strength and growth but there’s not yet strong clinical evidence to confirm how well it works.
Learn more about Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1Butylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
