What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCI 15850
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Honey Extract
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone, Water, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, CI 15985, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 17200, CI 77891, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, CI 15850, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Phenylpropanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Honey Extract, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polyurethane-35
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42053
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyurethane-35, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tri-C12-13 Alkyl Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phenylpropanol, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 17200, CI 16035, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 42090, CI 42053, CI 61570
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 GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolCi 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.
The color of this dye is orange/yellow.
This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.
Learn more about CI 15985Ci 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Phenylpropanol is a fragrance.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
