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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningSr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
HumectantMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentAronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialIsomalt
HumectantLecithin
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingJasminum Officinale Oil
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingParfum
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingCitral
PerfumingFarnesol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Sorbitan Stearate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Isomalt, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Citral, Farnesol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOnopordum Acanthium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSqualane
EmollientOrchid Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningAristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGarcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingParfum
MaskingWater, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Onopordum Acanthium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Orchid Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract, Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum
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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.
We don't have a description for Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract yet.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholThis 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 TriglycerideDehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
This extract comes from the Cabbage Palm, AKA the Açaí berry! It has skin soothing, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties.
Acai berries are rich in antioxidants, including ferulic acid (The famous vitamin C stabilizer). Antioxidants protect your skin against damaging free-radical molecules.
You can also find carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals, vitamin A, and Vitamin C in these berries.
Learn more about Euterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractGlycerin 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 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 ParfumPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThis ingredient comes from grapes. It has skin conditioning properties.
Read more about the benefits of grapes here.
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