What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Zinc Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Menthyl Lactate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Polysorbate 20, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-32
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ammonium Lactate
Buffering
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-9
EmulsifyingPPG-26
Skin ConditioningSimethicone
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Water, PEG-32, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, PEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ammonium Lactate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Trideceth-9, PPG-26, Simethicone, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben
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 plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Trideceth-9 yet.
Water. 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
