What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phloretin
Antioxidant
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Beeswax, Silica, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Phloretin, Silica Silylate, Alcohol Denat., Bakuchiol, CI 77220, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Coumarin
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Erythritol
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Rosa Rugosa Flower Water
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Vp/Va Copolymer
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentBisabolol
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingLotus Corniculatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Erythritol, CI 77891, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosa Rugosa Flower Water, Dimethicone, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Vp/Va Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77492, Tocopheryl Acetate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Caffeine, Cyclodextrin, Bisabolol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Mica, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Lotus Corniculatus Seed Extract, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, CI 77491, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77499, Parfum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide EOP
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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
