What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Saponins
CleansingSoluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningNonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Algin
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantSucrose
Humectant
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Mineral Salts
Skin ConditioningDextran
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Water, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructan, Inulin, Panthenol, Betaine, Beta-Glucan, Adenosine, Saponins, Soluble Proteoglycan, Nonapeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Pentapeptide-3, Hexapeptide-9, Oligopeptide-2, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Malt Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Algin, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Cyanocobalamin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sucrose, Sodium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Mineral Salts, Dextran, Disodium Phosphate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinParfum 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
