What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Niacinamide Glycolate 2%
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantArginine
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingArbutin
Antioxidant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningTricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentAngelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlutathione
Limonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingNiacinamide Glycolate 2%, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Carbomer, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Arbutin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glutathione, Limonene, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract 10%
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCalamine
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPeucedanum Graveolens Extract
TonicC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingPolyvinyl Alcohol
Palmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract 10%, Kaolin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Calamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Peucedanum Graveolens Extract, C12-14 Pareth-12, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 15985, Parfum
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.