What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantLimonene
PerfumingParfum
MaskingSorbitol
HumectantMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
AbrasiveDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingTriethyl Citrate
MaskingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Limonene, Parfum, Sorbitol, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Triethyl Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingOcimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Polysorbate 20
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingWater, Butylene Glycol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Carbomer, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Magnesium Aspartate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Benzyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Limonene
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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimonenePanthenol 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 PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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