What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Squalane
Emollient
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLysine
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
Buffering
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingMannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Andrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract
AstringentRhamnose
HumectantSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Squalane, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, C14-22 Alcohols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Lysine, Azelaic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Disodium Phosphate, Mannitol, Xylitol, Andrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract, Rhamnose, Sodium Metabisulfite, Potassium Phosphate, Saccharide Isomerate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hexapeptide-2, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dextran
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Cholate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Viscum Album Leaf Extract
SoothingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialFoeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
EmollientAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Water, Isohexadecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Saccharide Isomerate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium PCA, Urea, Mandelic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycolic Acid, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Retinol, Sodium Lactate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Allantoin, Lecithin, Alcohol, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Dextran, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Cholate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Viscum Album Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Oleate, BHT, BHA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Potassium Sorbate, Propylparaben, Parfum, Coumarin, Citral, Eugenol, Limonene, Isoeugenol
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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.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the âgoodâ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum 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 âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ 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 ParfumSaccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.
The structure of this ingredient can be altered to be more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. This ability to mimic our skin gives it hydrating properties.
Specifically, saccharide Isomerate is a humectant. Humectants draw moisture from the air to our skin.
Research shows Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Learn more about Saccharide IsomerateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
