What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyester-37
Skin ConditioningEthyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingCocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Isododecane
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthyl Canolate
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientLauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Malic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Myristyl Alcohol, Polyester-37, Ethyl Macadamiate, Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Isododecane, Cetrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethyl Canolate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Lauryl Alcohol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Propanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Isobutylene/Ethylmaleimide/Hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningVp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Cereus Grandiflorus Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhalaenopsis Amabilis Flower Extract
BleachingHibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
HumectantCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Propanediol, Parfum, Isobutylene/Ethylmaleimide/Hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol Denat., Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer, Glycerin, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Betaine, Cereus Grandiflorus Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Phalaenopsis Amabilis Flower Extract, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Leaf 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
