What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-7 Olive Glycerides
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Mannitol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Hexylene Glycol, Niacinamide, PEG-7 Olive Glycerides, Glycerin, Propanediol, Mannitol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Xylitol, Allantoin, Cetrimonium Bromide, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPPG-30-Buteth-30
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glutamate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sericin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, PPG-30-Buteth-30, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Sodium Metaphosphate, Butylene Glycol, Sericin, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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
