What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingKaolin
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Melilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Bentonite, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Allantoin, Panthenol, Mandelic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Kaolin, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Gluconolactone, Charcoal Powder, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Primula Veris Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMethylpropanediol
SolventAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyester-5
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Primula Veris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Octyldodecanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyester-5, Bakuchiol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Oleanolic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 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.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolPanthenol 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 Water
