What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantJasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Tribehenin
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Parfum, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Alcohol Denat., Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethyl Hexanediol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lecithin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Glycerin, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Adenosine, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77891, CI 77499, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tribehenin, Disodium EDTA
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSteareth-100
Gel FormingPhenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Glycerin, Silica, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Palmitic Acid, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Steareth-100, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Myristic Acid, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Sodium Hydroxide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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
