What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cocamide DEA
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientPinus Sylvestris Bud Extract
Perfuming
Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRaphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Cocamide DEA, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract, Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingVinegar
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyquaternium-67
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acetate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Isethionate, Vinegar, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Juice, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Coco-Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-67, Potassium Cocoate, Sodium Acetate, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient comes from apples. It has antioxidant, moisturizing, and skin soothing benefits.
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 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
