What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Musa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantPrunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Phytate
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Ectoin, Xanthan Gum, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Citric Acid, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Phytate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Maltodextrin, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Beta-Glucan, Hexylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsobutane
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-32
HumectantPEG-6
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPEG-150 Stearate
Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate
EmollientCarbon Dioxide
Sodium Lauryl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Isobutane, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, PEG-32, PEG-6, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG-150 Stearate, Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate, Carbon Dioxide, Sodium Lauryl Phosphate, Myristic Acid, Xanthan Gum, PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Phenoxyethanol
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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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
