What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyisobutene
PEG-8 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Bambusa Arundinacea Juice
Abrasive
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polyisobutene, PEG-8 Isostearate, Water, Squalane, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Bambusa Arundinacea Juice, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Amber Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Citral, Citronellol
Acer Mono Sap
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantSea Water
HumectantMaris Aqua
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract
AstringentCastanea Sativa Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingPinus Sylvestris Bark Extract
Perfuming
Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Flour Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Zea Mays Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Methylparaben
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Creatine
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mel Powder
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 15510
Cosmetic ColorantAcer Mono Sap, Alcohol, Glycerin, PEG-8, Sea Water, Maris Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Water, Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract, Castanea Sativa Bark Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Bark Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare Flour Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Zea Mays Germ Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Arginine, Panthenol, Creatine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Mel Powder, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 15510
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 GlycolGlycerin 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
