What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyacrylic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Tetrasodium EDTA
Triethanolamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Citrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Polyacrylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Tetrasodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lactate
BufferingCellulose
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingWater, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Lactate, Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethanolamine
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.
Glycerin 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.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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!
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