What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Fructose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Juglans Regia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Benzoic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Fructose, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Starch, Palmitic Acid, Parfum, Phenethyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Bentonite
Absorbent
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingC9-12 Alkane
SolventStearyl Caprylate
EmollientDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytic Acid
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C10-18 Triglycerides, C12-16 Alcohols, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Triheptanoin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Stearyl Heptanoate, Bentonite, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, C9-12 Alkane, Stearyl Caprylate, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Phospholipids, Jojoba Esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Sodium Anisate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Sorbitan Caprylate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Phytic Acid, Plankton Extract, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Phenylpropanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for C12-16 Alcohols yet.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidParfum 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 ParfumPhenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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
