What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingAmodimethicone
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventLactic Acid
Buffering
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Maleic Acid
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Trideceth-10
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Acetic Acid
BufferingCapsicum Annuum Extract
MaskingGlyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 40800
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Amodimethicone, Cetyl Esters, Parfum, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Lactic Acid, Dimethiconol, Arginine, Maleic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Trideceth-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Dextrin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Linoleate, Acetic Acid, Capsicum Annuum Extract, Glyceryl Linolenate, Malt Extract, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Biotin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Limonene, CI 40800
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pistacia Vera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventAspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Lauryl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maltodextrin, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract, Chlorella Ferment, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Pistacia Vera Seed Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Benzyl Glycol, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, 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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Disodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from Macadamia nut.
Macadamia seed oil is rich in fatty acids, including oleic acid (45-75%), palmitoleic acid (7-33%), and palmitic acid (6-12%). They also contain various B vitamins, iron, and magnesium.
Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.
Macadamia seed oil may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilParfum 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
