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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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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 ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Amodimethicone
Hydroxypropyl Arginine Lauryl/Myristyl Ether Hcl
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingPCA
Humectant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-64
Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Powder
HumectantRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sorbitol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Isopentyldiol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Arginine Lauryl/Myristyl Ether Hcl, Dihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate, Glutamic Acid, Trehalose, Squalane, Steartrimonium Chloride, PEG-90m, PCA, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Polyquaternium-64, Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Powder, Royal Jelly Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, CI 15985
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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.
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 GlycolCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlutamic 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 AcidParfum 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.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
