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Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arachidyl Glucoside, C20-22 Alcohols, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propanediol
Solvent
Decyl Oleate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTriacontanyl Pvp
HumectantParfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Decyl Oleate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Lactobacillus Ferment, Cetearyl Glucoside, Lactobacillus, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Triacontanyl Pvp, Parfum, Tocopherol, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid
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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.
Glycerin (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 ParfumSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
