What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingRosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCichorium Intybus Root Oligosaccharides
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
P-Anisic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Water, Sodium Polyacrylate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Cichorium Intybus Root Oligosaccharides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Jojoba Esters, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Triheptanoin, C9-12 Alkane, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, P-Anisic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Dodecane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Dodecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract, Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract, Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylene Brassylate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, CI 17200, CI 19140
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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.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredientâs final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin (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 âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ 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 ParfumPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an amino-acid based emulsifier. It is made by combining stearic acid with L-glutamic acid and neutralizing it to a sodium salt.
As an emulsifier, it works mainly as an oil-in-water one and helps keep the oil and water in your formulas blended. It also contributes to a smooth, non-greasy skin feel.
This ingredient is biodegradable and commonly available in natural/COSMOS-certified grades.
Learn more about Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateWater. 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
