What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Water
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
Pisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Callus Conditioned Media
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialIsochrysis Galbana Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Citrus Limon Fruit Water, Propanediol, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Curcuma Longa Callus Conditioned Media, Pentylene Glycol, Phytic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Isochrysis Galbana Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Soy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningArginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Trehalose
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dextran
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Pullulan, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Soy Amino Acids, Wheat Amino Acids, Arginine Hcl, Serine, Threonine, Trehalose, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Dextran, Sodium Gluconate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Phenethyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid
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.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol 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 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
