What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Pvp
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Alcohol, Pvp, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodeceth-16, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polyester-5
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Polyester-5, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pvp, Octyldodeceth-16, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinOctyldodeceth-16 is a lab-made ingredient that acts as an emulsifier that helps blend water + oil ingredients.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review has deemed it safe for as in cosmetics and usage concentrations typically range from 0.1-2%.
Like other emulsifiers, this ingredient can cause mild skin irritation or sensitivity in a small amount of people. A patch test is reasonable if you have sensitive skin.
Learn more about Octyldodeceth-16Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolPvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
In cosmetics, PVP helps products like sunscreens and color cosmetics last longer and wear more evenly.
It is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
PVP is generally well tolerated on skin and toxicity studies are negative for dermal irritation.
Learn more about PvpWater. 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
