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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLaurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Poterium Officinale Root Extract
AntimicrobialCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Buddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingArtemisia Umbelliformis Extract
Skin ConditioningPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingMagnesium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
Aluminum Chloride
AstringentZinc Chloride
AntimicrobialCopper Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Manganese Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingLysine
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Poterium Officinale Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Aluminum Chloride, Zinc Chloride, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Lysine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glutathione
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventNonapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Betaine, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Dna, Sodium Hyaluronate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Glutathione, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ethyl Hexanediol, Nonapeptide-9, Dipeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Collagen Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, 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.
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
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 GlycolThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
