What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C15-19 Alkane
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hectorite
AbsorbentStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel Forming1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Niacinamide, C15-19 Alkane, Pentylene Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Adenosine, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Hectorite, Stearalkonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pyridoxine, Thiamine Hcl, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Limonene, Citric Acid, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolCyanocobalamin is the manufactured version of vitamin B12. It has skin soothing, antioxidant, and barrier protecting properties. Topical cyanocobalamin is used to treat skin irritation and atopic dermatitis.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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
