What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Maleic Acid
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentCholesterol
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Capsicum Annuum Extract
MaskingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Dimethicone, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Parfum, Dimethiconol, Arginine, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Maleic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Alcohol, Oleic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Dextrin, Cholesterol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glyceryl Linoleate, Capsicum Annuum Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Linolenate, Malt Extract, Beta-Carotene, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Biotin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ceteareth-25
CleansingEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Amodimethicone
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Trideceth-5
EmulsifyingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
PCA
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Apigenin
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-9
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-10
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Dimethiconol, Ceteareth-25, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Caffeine, Amodimethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Propylene Glycol, Trideceth-5, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Citric Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Apigenin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-9, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum
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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.
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes 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 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 DimethiconeDimethiconol 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinParfum 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 ParfumJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWater. 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
