What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientZea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylhexyl Pelargonate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Calamine
AbsorbentTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Saponaria Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Triethylhexanoin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Calamine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Saponaria Officinalis Extract
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolWater. 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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