What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Oligopeptide-68
Bleaching
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Oleate
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium Oleate
CleansingSodium PCA
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSolidago Virgaurea Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 60, PEG-150 Distearate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Isopentyldiol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isohexadecane, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Oligopeptide-68, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Oleate, Sodium PCA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Solidago Virgaurea Extract, CI 16035, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vp/Va Copolymer
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLeuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laurtrimonium Chloride
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Acrylic Acid
Water, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Vp/Va Copolymer, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Laurtrimonium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Ethyl Acetate, Acrylic 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water is the water-based byproduct of steam-distilling damask rose petals. It has skin conditioning, masking, and skin protecting properties.
Research shows that Rosa damascena is rich in flavonoids and phenolic compounds like gallic acid that contribute to its antioxidant activity.
In vitro studies have shown that Rosa damascena can scavenge free radicals and reduce melanin overproduction. Research has also found this extract offers some degree of UV absorption but this should not replace your sunscreen.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower WaterWater. 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
