What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Chrysanthemum Boreale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gleditsia Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningAcorus Calamus Rhizome Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-10
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Keratin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lecithin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Oxidized Keratin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Chrysanthemum Boreale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Glutamic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Gleditsia Japonica Fruit Extract, Lauryl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Lactobacillus, Acorus Calamus Rhizome Water, PEG-10, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phenyl Trimethicone, Keratin, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oxidized Keratin, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitronellol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Safflower Glucoside
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPolycaprolactone
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Poloxamer 188
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Skin Conditioning
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Isopropyl Alcohol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Trideceth-6, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Tocopherol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citronellol, Farnesol, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Geraniol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Safflower Glucoside, Hydroxycitronellal, Octyldodecanol, Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Polycaprolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 188, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, BHT, Sodium Citrate, Parfum
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Learn more about LecithinLimonene 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.
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
