What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientBetaine
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingParfum
MaskingQuaternium-91
Isopropyl Alcohol
SolventCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTrimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Butylene Glycol
HumectantCetrimonium Methosulfate
AntimicrobialHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantCinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGalactoarabinan
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTrehalose
HumectantXylitol
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin ConditioningC12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Phosphate
BufferingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantMoringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientCereus Grandiflorus Extract
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
HumectantPhalaenopsis Amabilis Flower Extract
BleachingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningWater, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Parfum, Quaternium-91, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Galactoarabinan, C11-15 Pareth-7, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Trehalose, Xylitol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, C12-16 Pareth-9, Trideceth-12, Sodium Phosphate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Cereus Grandiflorus Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Phalaenopsis Amabilis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventParfum
MaskingIsobutylene/Ethylmaleimide/Hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningVp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer
Glycerin
HumectantOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantCereus Grandiflorus Extract
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhalaenopsis Amabilis Flower Extract
BleachingHibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
HumectantCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Propanediol, Parfum, Isobutylene/Ethylmaleimide/Hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol Denat., Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer, Glycerin, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Betaine, Cereus Grandiflorus Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Phalaenopsis Amabilis Flower Extract, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolCereus Grandiflorus Extract is an antioxidant.
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract comes from key limes. It has skin conditioning properties.
Lime-derived ingredients are generally safe for cosmetic use when properly formulated according to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) report. However, like other citrus extracts, they can cause photosensitivity or irritation if used in high concentrations or not handled according to safety guidelines.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract yet.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
We don't have a description for Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract yet.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumWe don't have a description for Phalaenopsis Amabilis Flower Extract yet.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
Water. 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