What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyisobutene
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Rosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract
TonicRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientLilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Diisostearyl Malate, Beeswax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Ceresin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 19140, CI 15850, Tin Oxide, Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Disodium EDTA
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Alcohol, Propanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, CI 77891, Dimethicone, Trehalose, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 77492, CI 77288, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77007, Xanthan Gum, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
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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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolParfum 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
