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Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientPEG-40 Stearate
EmulsifyingMyristyl Myristate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientSorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Polyacrylamide
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDiphenyl Dimethicone
EmollientSorbitol
HumectantPPG-25-Laureth-25
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic ColorantC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPullulan
Bisabolol
MaskingBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
EmollientOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
EmollientAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantLaureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingAcacia Dealbata Flower Wax
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Wax
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Wax
MaskingNannochloropsis Oculata Extract
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPelargonium Graveolens Oil
MaskingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialAlcohol
AntimicrobialEscin
TonicTocopherol
AntioxidantRuscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingEchinacea Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningNicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningPlantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Citrate
BufferingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAcetyl Heptapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningColloidal Gold
AntimicrobialCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeSorbic Acid
PreservativeUndecylenic Acid
CleansingBenzoic Acid
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-40 Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Tristearate, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Caprylyl Glycol, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Sorbitol, PPG-25-Laureth-25, Mica, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Butylene Glycol, Pullulan, Bisabolol, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, CI 77891, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Dimethiconol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Laureth-7, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Maltodextrin, Hexylene Glycol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Acacia Dealbata Flower Wax, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Wax, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Wax, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Panthenol, Phytic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, PEG-8, CI 77491, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Alcohol, Escin, Tocopherol, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Root Extract, Nicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell Culture, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9, Colloidal Gold, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Undecylenic Acid, Benzoic Acid
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantImperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
HumectantHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePullulan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPlantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPorphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hydroxide
BufferingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Oil
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantPsilanthus Bengalensis Leaf Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningNicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-38
Skin ConditioningN-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingRosa Damascena Flower Water, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Diglycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citric Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Psilanthus Bengalensis Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture, Nicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell Culture, Acetyl Hexapeptide-38, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeraniol 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 is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinWe don't have a description for Nicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell Culture yet.
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant. It has perfuming and masking properties.
This ingredient contains citronellol and geraniol. These compounds may cause allergies and skin-sensitivity.
The scent of Rose Geranium closely resembles. you guessed it: roses.
Learn more about Pelargonium Graveolens OilPhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract yet.
Pullulan is a low viscosity polysaccharide (a long chain carbohydrate) with binding and film forming properties when dissolved in water. It is used to create a "silicone-like" or silky feel in cosmetics without adding viscosity.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient's ability to easily dissolves makes it a great carrier for active ingredients.
Due to it being edible and tasteless, you'll likely find this ingredient in breath freshener strips. This ingredient is produced from the starch of the fungus, Aureobasidium pullulans.
Pullulan is stable over a broad-range of pH.
Learn more about PullulanRosa Damascena Flower Oil is an essential oil made from the Damask Rose. It is often used as a fragrance in cosmetics.
Rose Oil has antibacterial and antioxidant properties due to its terpene, glycoside, flavonoid, anthocyanin, and Vitamin C content.
Other major parts of Rose Oil include citronellol and geraniol. Both of these are known EU allergens and cause contact-allergies.
The downsides of this ingredient outweight the positives.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower OilRosa Damascena Flower Water comes from the Damask rose. It is a dilluted version of the Rose Essential oil.
The Damask Roses' petals have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and fragrance compounds. Though antioxidants are great for soothing skin, the fragrance compounds can irritate it.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum