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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate
Skin ConditioningCassia Mimosoides Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingEchinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract
MoisturisingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningKojic Acid
Antioxidant
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMalva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentPinus Sylvestris Cone Extract
Masking
Rhodiola Sacra Root Extract
EmollientThymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-5
UV Absorber
Cholesterol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Disodium Succinate
MaskingGellan Gum
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydroxylated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Succinic Acid
BufferingTrimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, Cassia Mimosoides Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Kojic Acid, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Rhodiola Sacra Root Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Benzophenone-5, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Succinate, Gellan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxylated Lecithin, Lecithin, Oleyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Succinic Acid, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Caramel
Water
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Nylon-12
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate
Emulsifying
Inositol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyacrylamide
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingUndecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexyldecanol
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Boron Nitride, Panthenol, PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate, Inositol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Polyacrylamide, Aminomethyl Propanol, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Benzyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Hexyldecanol, Laureth-7, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Methylparaben, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Parfum, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, CI 77891
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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 plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
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 âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ 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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skinâs lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
