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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingBehenic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBatyl Alcohol
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-30 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingTheanine
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
Trehalose
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Ononis Spinosa Root Extract
AntiseborrhoeicRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract
AntimicrobialFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicBenzoic Acid
Masking
Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicIsodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract
MaskingHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningBupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Silica, Isostearic Acid, PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Triethanolamine, Behenic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Behenyl Alcohol, CI 77891, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Batyl Alcohol, Mica, PEG-30 Phytosterol, Theanine, Disodium EDTA, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Trehalose, PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Alcohol, BHT, Sodium Metaphosphate, Cellulose Gum, Parfum, Tocopherol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Geraniol, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Glycine, Ononis Spinosa Root Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, CI 77491, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Benzoic Acid, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Steareth-20
CleansingSafflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract
Antioxidant
Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ProtectingLeontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLactose
HumectantGalactoarabinan
Lecithin
Emollient
Schizophyllan
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Steareth-20, Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Micrococcus Lysate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Lactose, Galactoarabinan, Lecithin, Schizophyllan, Beta-Glucan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetearyl Glucoside, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, CI 77007, Limonene
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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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneParfum 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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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