What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
CleansingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate
CleansingSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, CI 19140, CI 42090
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentOryza Sativa Powder
Sodium Lauryl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingLauryl Betaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Papain
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Dextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantMicrocrystalline Cellulose, Oryza Sativa Powder, Sodium Lauryl Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Papain, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Propanediol, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kaolin, Tocopherol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, CI 77007
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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 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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolWater. 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
