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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
Cleansing
PPG-2 Methyl Ether
Perfuming
Simethicone
Emollient
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, PPG-2 Methyl Ether, Simethicone, C11-15 Pareth-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Aroma
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic Colorant
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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 GlycolCi 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.
CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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!
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