What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phytic Acid
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Salicylic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phytic Acid, Adenosine, Sodium Benzoate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Galactoarabinan
PEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Disodium EDTA
Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract
Antioxidant
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningDiatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMannitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Chloride
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Galactoarabinan, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bakuchiol, Cetyl Palmitate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Beta-Glucan, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Potassium Hydroxide, Lecithin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Disodium EDTA, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Chloride, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Micrococcus Lysate, Plankton Extract, Diatomaceous Earth, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Carbomer, Mannitol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Isostearic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Ceramide EOP, Sh-Oligopeptide-1
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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 GlycerinLaminaria Digitata Extract comes from the dark brown seaweed, Laminaria Digitata. It is a potent antioxidant, which also provides soothing and hydrating benefits.
Many studies show the antioxidant components of Laminaria Digitata to help with anti-inflammation.
This ingredient is rich in amino acids, proteins, sugars, and vitamins. Small amounts of minerals such as phosphorous, iron, potassium, and copper are also found the seaweed.
These components help hydrate and nourish your skin's natural barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more youthful looking skin and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Laminaria Digitata is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean.
What's the difference between algae and seaweed?
Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.
Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideSodium 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!
Learn more about Water
