What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingNeopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Sorbitan Distearate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
CleansingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Propanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Behenate, Sorbitan Distearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Stearoyl Glutamic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arginine, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Dextrin Palmitate, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Hydroxide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Xanthan Gum, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Agar
MaskingCellulose
Absorbent
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Menthol
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Polysilicone-9
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Silica, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dextrin Palmitate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Agar, Cellulose, Menthyl Lactate, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, BHT, Polysilicone-9, Royal Jelly Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dextrin Palmitate comes from the palmitic acid ester of Dextrin. It is used as an emulsifier and texture enhancer.
Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together. According to a manufacturer, dextrin palmitate helps create a low-viscosity gel texture.
Due to its fatty acid base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Dextrin PalmitateDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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
