What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
EmollientPyrus Malus Seed Oil
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Synthetic Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Paraffinum Liquidum
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasiveEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAllantoin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCucumis Sativus Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantParaffinum Liquidum, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polyethylene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone
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 GlycolEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water