What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycyrrhizic Acid
HumectantParfum
Masking
Water, Methylpropanediol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Octyldodeceth-16, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Dipropylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Madecassoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pteris Multifida Extract
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEruca Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagus Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Kernel Extract
MoisturisingRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentTrichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
Skin ProtectingBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Raffinose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Beta-Glucan, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-51, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Octyldodeceth-16, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pteris Multifida Extract, Tromethamine, Fructooligosaccharides, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Lecithin, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Asparagus Officinalis Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the āgoodā alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolOctyldodeceth-16 comes from the fatty-alcohol Octyldodecanol.
Emulsifers keep oils and water ingredients together to create a more even consistency.
Parfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 ParfumWater. 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
