What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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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
Buffering
Cellulose
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
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 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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 (TEA) 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.
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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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
