What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Vinyldimethicone
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Vinyldimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dimethiconol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Geraniol
Artemisia Capillaris Extract 54.59%
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Water
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Geranium Maculatum Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Artemisia Capillaris Extract 54.59%, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behenyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water, Panthenol, Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-16 Alcohols, Palmitic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Microcrystalline Wax, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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
This flowering plant is more commonly known as Capillary wormwood.
According to a manufacturer, the flowers of this plant are used for their anti-inflammation and moisturizing properties.
Disodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolGlycerin (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 GlycerinThis ingredient is a synthetic ingredient with emollient and skin conditioner used to make skincare products feel more lightweight on the skin. It helps improve slip and spreadability without feeling greasy.
Because it is high molecular weight and lipophilic (oil loving), it remains on the surface of skin.
This 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.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateWater. 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
