What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-8 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Quaternium-18 Bentonite
Parfum
Masking
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Lactose
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cellulose
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentSea Salt
Abrasive
Sea Water
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Peat Water
Skin ConditioningTaurine
BufferingChlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment
Skin ConditioningAcanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Octyldodecanol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Silica, Ozokerite, Ceresin, PEG-8 Isostearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Synthetic Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Water, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Quaternium-18 Bentonite, Parfum, Charcoal Powder, Lactose, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Citric Acid, Montmorillonite, Sea Salt, Sea Water, Glycerin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Butylene Glycol, Peat Water, Taurine, Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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
