What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Steareth-20
CleansingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Decyloxazolidinone
AntimicrobialGastrodia Elata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhalaenopsis Amabilis Extract
HumectantPolymethyl Methacrylate
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Sorbitol
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
Laureth-23
Cleansing
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Algin
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soy Flour
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingTropaeolum Majus Extract
AntimicrobialTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Potentilla Erecta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantMethylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Skeletonema Costatum Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Steareth-20, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cera Alba, Jojoba Esters, Decyloxazolidinone, Gastrodia Elata Root Extract, Phalaenopsis Amabilis Extract, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sorbitol, Diglycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Alumina, Laureth-23, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Algin, Tetrasodium EDTA, CI 77891, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Adenosine, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hydroxide, Cellulose Gum, Alcohol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Tropaeolum Majus Extract, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, Potentilla Erecta Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, CI 19140, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, CI 14700, Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyquaternium-7, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Skeletonema Costatum Extract
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about Propanediol
