What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDimethiconol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sorbitol
Humectant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Betaine
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Propylparaben
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Prunus Cerasus Extract
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Amylopectin
Satureja Hortensis Extract
MaskingDextrin
AbsorbentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Sorbitol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Butyl Avocadate, Arginine, Parfum, Propylparaben, Alcohol, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lecithin, Prunus Cerasus Extract, Pyrus Malus Juice, Chlorphenesin, Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract, Salicylic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Citric Acid, Amylopectin, Satureja Hortensis Extract, Dextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isostearyl Hydroxystearate
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Talc
Abrasive
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentAngelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Lauryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Isostearyl Hydroxystearate, Isohexadecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Talc, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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 DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAParfum 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
