What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Menthol
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventSoyamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Propanediol
Solvent
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Geraniol
Perfuming
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Caffeine, Menthol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Salicylate, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Soyamidopropylamine Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Linalool, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Sodium Metaphosphate, Alcohol Denat., Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trihydroxystearin, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, 1,2-Hexanediol, Geraniol, Lauric Acid, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Oleate, Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 19140, Dehydroacetic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, CI 17200, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, CI 42090, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Betaine, Tocopherol, Glucose, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Talc
Abrasive
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrulline
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientPrunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, CI 77891, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Parfum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77491, CI 77492, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Talc, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Water, Propylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Citrulline, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Flower Extract, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Prunus Persica Flower Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin (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 “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.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
