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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-8
HumectantMannitol
Humectant
PEG-32
HumectantPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Cellulose
AbsorbentAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
PEG-150
HumectantParfum
Masking
Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxylated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Malva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Kluyveromyces Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantBHT
Antioxidant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Potassium Chloride
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-8, Mannitol, PEG-32, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cellulose, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, PEG-150, Parfum, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxylated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Kluyveromyces Extract, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Dna, Disodium Phosphate, CI 60730, BHT, Ergothioneine, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate
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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 GlycolSodium 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!
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