What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingIsohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialAlthaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
EmollientOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicPyrus Malus Fruit Water
MaskingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Betaine
Humectant
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientPichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate
HumectantHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Alanine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Tyrosine
MaskingGlutamine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
EmollientEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Pteris Multifida Extract
Antioxidant
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dextrin
AbsorbentRaffinose
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Folic Acid
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Stearic Acid, Betaine, Vegetable Oil, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Pichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Alanine, Glycine, Palmitic Acid, Isoleucine, Arginine, Serine, Proline, Tyrosine, Glutamine, Lysine, Valine, Aspartic Acid, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Algae Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sucrose Cocoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tromethamine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Beta-Glucan, Polyquaternium-51, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Disodium EDTA, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Fructooligosaccharides, Cholesterol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceramide NP, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Dextrin, Raffinose, Panthenol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Phospholipids, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Isostearyl Isostearate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ceramide Ng, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Folic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Oleate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cellulose
Absorbent
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDipsacus Sylvestris Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Escin
TonicParfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningLapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningHeptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Betaine, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cellulose, Caffeine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, CI 77891, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Escin, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect our skin from free-radical damage.
Oatmeal also contains beneficial compounds:
This ingredient is created by mixing grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractBetaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinThis ingredient is a combination of two AHAs, lactic acid and glycolic acid. It has exfoliating properties
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 ParfumWe don't have a description for Polyvinyl Alcohol yet.
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 Propanediol
