What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polyester-5
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Polyester-5, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pvp, Octyldodeceth-16, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingVp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer
Menthol
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOctanediol
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol Denat., Water, Butylene Glycol, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Tromethamine, Aminomethyl Propanol, Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer, Menthol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Pentylene Glycol, Octanediol, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Biotin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.
As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.
Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.
Learn more about PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
