What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingSalicylic Acid
Masking
4-Terpineol
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Allantoin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Salicylic Acid, 4-Terpineol, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycylglycine
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialLauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Coptis Chinensis Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantGlucosylrutin
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-7
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Methyltaurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Phosphoric Acid
BufferingGlycerin, Water, Glycylglycine, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Citric Acid, Zinc Chloride, Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Lactobacillus, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Coptis Chinensis Rhizome Extract, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Glucosylrutin, Polyquaternium-7, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Methyltaurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phosphoric 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 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateWater. 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
