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Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantCoconut Alkanes
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientHedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNasturtium Officinale Extract
PerfumingPropanediol
SolventPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPolyquaternium-10
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
MaskingMyristic Acid
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingLavandula Hybrida Flower Extract
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Coconut Alkanes, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Propanediol, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyquaternium-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethyl Citrate, Myristic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citral, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientMaltitol
HumectantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSorbeth-6 Beeswax
EmulsifyingPetrolatum
EmollientPolysorbate 65
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
CleansingCetyl Palmitate
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMethylserine
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingDimethicone
EmollientParfum
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
Dimethoxy Di-P-Cresol
AntioxidantLimonene
PerfumingPyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingNasturtium Officinale Extract
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialZostera Marina Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantDioscorea Panthaica Root Extract
EmollientBHT
AntioxidantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingTriethyl Citrate
MaskingWater, Squalane, Maltitol, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbeth-6 Beeswax, Petrolatum, Polysorbate 65, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Cera Alba, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylserine, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dimethicone, Parfum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Dimethoxy Di-P-Cresol, Limonene, Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Linalool, Hydrolyzed Silk, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Zostera Marina Extract, Tocopherol, Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract, BHT, CI 14700, CI 47005, Phenethyl Alcohol, Triethyl Citrate
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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolNasturtium Officinale Extract is a fragrance.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTriethyl Citrate comes from citric acid. It has masking, perfuming, and solvent properties. As a solvent, this ingredient helps disperse ingredients evenly in skincare.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient can:
According to perfume manufacturers, this ingredient is almost odorless but has a mild fruity, wine and plum scent. It can be used to mask the scent of other ingredients.
This ingredient can be plant-sourced or synthetic; it can naturally be found in cabbage and white wine.
Learn more about Triethyl CitrateWater. 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