What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingHoney
HumectantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingTrapa Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclodextrin
AbsorbentTocopherol
AntioxidantGlycine
BufferingSerine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
AntioxidantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningButyl Avocadate
Skin ConditioningMenthol
MaskingTromethamine
BufferingSalicylic Acid
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Camphor
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Alcohol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Allantoin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Honey, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Trapa Japonica Fruit Extract, Cyclodextrin, Tocopherol, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Butyl Avocadate, Menthol, Tromethamine, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Camphor, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientChrysanthemum Boreale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlutamic Acid
HumectantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientThuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
AntioxidantMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientAmodimethicone
Menthol
MaskingRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLauryl Alcohol
EmollientPEG-10
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningHoney
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingKeratin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract/Honeysuckle Flower Extract/Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract/Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Chrysanthemum Boreale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearyl Alcohol, Glutamic Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Myristyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Menthol, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Lauryl Alcohol, PEG-10, Glycerin, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Honey, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Keratin, Panthenol, Lactobacillus/Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract/Honeysuckle Flower Extract/Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract/Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract Ferment Filtrate, Lecithin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Silk, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Royal Jelly Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolGlutamic Acid is an amino acid that is found in all living organisms. Our bodies use this to help nerve cells in the brain communicate with other cells.
In cosmetics, glutamic acid is a famous humectant. It draws water from the air to your skin, keeping your skin hydrated (like hyaluronic acid).
An in-vitro study from 2024 found glutamic acid to play a role in inhibiting inflammation and thus a potential skin-soothing ingredient.
Other studies show it to be have potential wound healing, skin barrier repair, and hair growth properties.
Glutamic acid has poor solubility in water and other solvents.
Learn more about Glutamic AcidHoney comes from bees. It is mainly made up of the sugars fructose and glucose.
Besides sugar, honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins A, C, and E.
As a humectant, honey is great at hydrating the skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air and hold it to your skin.
Honey also has antioxidant and antioxidant properties. Fun fact: darker honey has more antioxidants than light honey.
The antibacterial property of honey may make it effective at helping to treat acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many people wonder if honey is vegan. It is technically a byproduct from bees. This is because honey is created from the digestive enzymes in a bee's stomach.
Remember to be kind to bees :) They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.
Learn more about HoneyLimonene 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 LimoneneMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholPanthenol 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 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