What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Diglycerin
Humectant
Steareth-21
CleansingMyreth-3 Myristate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMalva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingMenthoxypropanediol
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Diglycerin, Steareth-21, Myreth-3 Myristate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Squalane, Parfum, Steareth-2, Menthoxypropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, Palmitic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethyl Vanillin, Citric Acid, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Ethylcellulose
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientAcrylates Copolymer
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Isohexadecane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Aroma
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Octyldodecanol, Alcohol Denat., Polysorbate 60, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Ethylcellulose, Behenyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Stearate, Silica, Isohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, CI 77491, Polysorbate 80, CI 17200, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 77499, CI 15985, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Parfum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Aroma, CI 77492, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, CI 42090, Linalool, Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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.
Parfum 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 ParfumPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is a plant-derived emulsifier and pigment-dispersing agent with a non-sticky skin feel.
It helps products glide on smoothly and prevents oil and water from separating in a formula, making it suitable for sunscreen and makeup formulations.
The EU inventory of cosmetics has no use restrictions on this ingredient and it is considered well-tolerated.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is derived from isostearic acid.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearatePolysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
