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
AstringentCamellia 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
MaskingGlutamic 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
Astringent
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
C15-23 Alkane
SolventTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingLecithin
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 (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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
