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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Polyurethane-15
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDisodium EDTA
ChelatingCholesterol
Emollient
Calcium Titanium Borosilicate
Abrasive
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Betaine, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glycereth-26, Polyurethane-15, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ceramide NP, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine, Parfum, Squalane, Phospholipids, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Disodium EDTA, Cholesterol, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Phytosphingosine, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, CI 77891, CI 77491, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, CI 19140, Tin Oxide, Panthenol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Butyl Avocadate, Sodium Phosphate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Tocopherol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
Onsen-Sui
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingCitric Acid
Buffering
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Pearl
Skin ConditioningPolyester-5
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tillandsia Usneoides Extract
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventChamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingOnsen-Sui, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Water, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Octyldodeceth-16, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Polyester-5, Saccharomyces Ferment, Tillandsia Usneoides Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Glycerin (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 ParfumTriethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about TriethylhexanoinWater. 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!
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