What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glutathione
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pullulan
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningHesperidin
EmollientErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vinyldimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sodium Hydroxide, C12-14 Alketh-12, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glutathione, Ferulic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pullulan, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Beta-Glucan, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sorbitol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sucrose Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beta-Carotene, Hesperidin, Ergothioneine, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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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 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 EthylhexylglycerinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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 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
