What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingParfum
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Oryza Sativa Powder
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract
BleachingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyquaternium-39
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate, Coco-Betaine, Parfum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Oryza Sativa Powder, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Potassium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-39, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Carbonate, Alcohol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningIndigofera Tinctoria Extract
MaskingPolygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Synthetic Wax, Polyethylene, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Indigofera Tinctoria Extract, Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Propanediol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Mica, CI 77891
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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
