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Ingredients Side-by-side
Honey Extract 42%
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
PEG-32
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientDextrin
AbsorbentSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantHoney Extract 42%, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, PEG-32, Adenosine, Panthenol, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Carbomer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Dextrin, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, CI 19140, CI 14700
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-8
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Betula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Polygonum Aviculare Extract
EmollientMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Methylparaben
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingPanthenol, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-8, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Water, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Phytosterols, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Anhydroxylitol, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylparaben, 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 GlycolCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin (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 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 PanthenolPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilWater. 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
