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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningAminopropyl Dimethicone
Alcohol
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningSteartrimonium Chloride
PreservativeCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativePrunus Persica Kernel Oil
EmollientPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasiveDisodium EDTA
Parfum
MaskingWater, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Myristyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gamma-Docosalactone, Steartrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingSteartrimonium Chloride
PreservativeHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantLactic Acid
BufferingCamellia Seed Oil
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPPG-20
Skin ConditioningDecyltetradeceth-10
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventDisodium EDTA
Ammonium Lactate
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantAmodimethicone
Tocopherol
AntioxidantPPG-2-Deceth-12
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingWater, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Steartrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Lactic Acid, Camellia Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Royal Jelly Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, PPG-20, Decyltetradeceth-10, Isopropyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium Lactate, Butylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Tocopherol, PPG-2-Deceth-12, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 “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.
Steartrimonium Chloride is a preservative.
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