What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf Extract
EmollientPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Salicylic Acid, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Gluconate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglutamic Acid, Tocopherol, Parfum, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cocamide
EmulsifyingEDTA
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Azelamide Mea
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-20
CleansingPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningDipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
BHT
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Myristic Acid, Water, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cocamide, EDTA, Lauric Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyquaternium-7, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Retinol, Biotin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Azelamide Mea, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-51, Steareth-20, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Dipeptide-2, Chrysin, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, BHT, Ceramide NP, Squalane, Cholesterol, Parfum, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Butylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Parfum 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.
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 HyaluronateWater. 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
