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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Prunus Yedoensis Flower Extract
HumectantSasa Quelpaertensis Extract
Skin ConditioningSciadopitys Verticillata Branch/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentasodium Pentetate
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Triethylhexanoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Prunus Yedoensis Flower Extract, Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract, Sciadopitys Verticillata Branch/Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Propanediol, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentasodium Pentetate, Limonene
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmulsifyingRose Extract
Skin ConditioningMalva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentRosa Damascena Flower Wax
MaskingParfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Rose Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Wax, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, CI 77491, Silica, Potassium Sorbate, Pentylene Glycol
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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.
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 GlycolEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateGlycerin (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 GlycerinIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateParfum 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 ParfumPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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!
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