What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialFructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Dextrin
AbsorbentAlanine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Hexyl Nicotinate
EmollientHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDechloro Dihydroxy Difluoro Ethylcloprostenolamide
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, 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, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Urea, Dextrin, Alanine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Hexyl Nicotinate, Hyaluronic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dechloro Dihydroxy Difluoro Ethylcloprostenolamide
Water
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantMyristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicDextran
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
C15-23 Alkane
SolventTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Alkane
SolventPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Biotin, Dextran, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Caffeine, C15-23 Alkane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Decyl Glucoside, Lecithin, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, C13-14 Alkane, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Tartaric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
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 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
