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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Inulin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingLecithin
Emollient
Zinc Sulfate
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLinalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Carbomer, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Inulin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lecithin, Zinc Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Pyridoxine Hcl, Citric Acid, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 60730, CI 60725
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolysilicone-11
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningSea Water Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Curculigo Orchioides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Acetyl Hexapeptide-49
Skin Conditioning
Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ProtectingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit
Skin Conditioning
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polysilicone-11, Laureth-12, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Sea Water Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Curculigo Orchioides Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-49, Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture, Xanthan Gum, Sea Whip Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cucumis Sativus Fruit, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
