What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitex Agnus Castus Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Ceramide NP, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Trideceth-6, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Kaolin
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-32
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirodela Polyrhiza Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Water, Myristic Acid, Kaolin, Stearic Acid, PEG-32, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lauric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Spirodela Polyrhiza 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.
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateGlycerin (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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
