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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Taitensis Flower
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingCaulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Codium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningUlva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Coral
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Fructan
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientSalvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Tricolor Extract
EmollientClitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBuddleja Axillaris Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
CI 77480
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Triethylhexanoin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Disiloxane, PEG-8 Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Flower, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Water, Melia Azadirachta Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Codium Fragile Extract, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Coral, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Fructan, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Sucrose Palmitate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Propolis Extract, Pearl Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Buddleja Axillaris Leaf Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, CI 77480, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPolyquaternium-22
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Polyquaternium-22, Lauryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Parfum, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Acorus Calamus Root Extract
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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 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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
