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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Myristate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Potassium Stearate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Parfum
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus/Rice Ferment Extract
EmollientPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningRheum Palmatum Root/Stalk Extract
AstringentScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
EmollientAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract
HumectantHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium EDTA
Pyrus Malus Fruit Water
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin, Potassium Myristate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Myristic Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Laurate, PEG-40 Stearate, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Phellinus Linteus/Rice Ferment Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root/Stalk Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Beta-Glucan, Trisodium EDTA, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, 1,2-Hexanediol
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cera Alba
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Root
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Paraffinum Liquidum, Water, Propylene Glycol, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cera Alba, Ceramide NP, Daucus Carota Sativa Root, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Parfum, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Linalool
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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.
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 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateParfum 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 ParfumPeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
