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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Undecane
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCommiphora Mukul Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant
Ornithine
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tridecane
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetyl Stearate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
P-Anisic Acid
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycol Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Undecane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Nicotinate, Cetyl Alcohol, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Beta-Glucan, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Ornithine, Phospholipids, Glycolipids, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose Palmitate, Adenosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Panthenol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Levulinic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Tridecane, Propanediol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Linoleate, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl Stearate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sorbitan Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Citric Acid, P-Anisic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Citral
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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.
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!
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