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Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate
PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Agar
MaskingMelaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil
Masking
Olus Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingOak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Rhododendron Weyrichii Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentCryptomeria Japonica Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentasodium Pentetate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Agar, Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil, Olus Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Oak Root Extract, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Rhododendron Weyrichii Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Stem Extract, Malic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Lactobacillus, Citrus Limon Juice, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Tocopherol, Pentasodium Pentetate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSqualane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Isethionate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Mannitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCellulose
AbsorbentChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAcrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Gentiana Lutea Extract
EmollientHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Squalane, Propanediol, Glycol Distearate, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Behenate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, C14-22 Alcohols, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Isethionate, Parfum, Mannitol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cellulose, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, CI 77007, Sodium Salicylate, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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