What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantIsopentyldiol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Chlorphenesin
AntimicrobialLactic Acid
BufferingCetrimonium Bromide
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Chlorphenesin, Lactic Acid, Cetrimonium Bromide, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCitric Acid
BufferingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
HumectantCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
EmollientParfum
MaskingSodium Chloride
MaskingPhytic Acid
Pantolactone
HumectantHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Propylene Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Phytic Acid, Pantolactone, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin 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 “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 ParfumWater. 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 Water