What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Caviar Extract
Skin ConditioningAlaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingAphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract
HumectantSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingSodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAcetic Acid
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Acetate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Propylene Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Caviar Extract, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Ascorbic Acid, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C11-15 Pareth-7, Trideceth-6, Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Acetic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Oleyl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientTremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phytantriol
HumectantPolyquaternium-10
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingDihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Histidine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Threonine
Valine
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Polyquaternium-61
Skin ConditioningPCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
MoisturisingParfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Oleate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 80, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Phytantriol, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, C15-19 Alkane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk, Taurine, Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Glycerin, Lysine Hcl, Alanine, Arginine, Histidine Hcl, Serine, Proline, Glutamic Acid, Threonine, Valine, Leucine, Glycine, Allantoin, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Polyquaternium-61, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Parfum
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 “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
