What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantStearic Acid
CleansingLauric Acid
CleansingMyristic Acid
CleansingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauramide DEA
SurfactantNiacinamide 2%
SmoothingSucrose
HumectantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSalicylic Acid 0.5%
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePEG-100 Stearate
SurfactantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingArachidic Acid
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Oleic Acid
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantTrehalose
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMenthol
MaskingCapric Acid
CleansingWater, Palmitic Acid, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauramide DEA, Niacinamide 2%, Sucrose, CI 77499, Glyceryl Stearate, Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Arachidic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Oleic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Menthol, Capric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Lactate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePanthenol
Skin ConditioningPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialLactic Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBHT
AntioxidantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingTrideceth-9
EmulsifyingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCI 16035
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Chlorphenesin, Lactic Acid, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, CI 19140, Decylene Glycol, CI 16035, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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.
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
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 EDTAGlycerin (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 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 “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