What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Alcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialButyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningEthyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingParfum
MaskingLactamide Mea
HumectantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantN-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingPPG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingHydrofluorocarbon 152a, Alcohol Denat., Butyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Water, Ethyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Parfum, Lactamide Mea, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, N-Butyl Alcohol, PPG-12 Dimethicone, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Va Copolymer
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Peptide
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serotina Bark Extract
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentCitral
PerfumingCitric Acid
BufferingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingPisum Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningTilia Tomentosa Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Vp/Va Copolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Panthenol, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Prunus Serotina Bark Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Citral, Citric Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract, Tilia Tomentosa Bud 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.
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateGlycerin 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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneParfum 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 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