What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlgin
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Potassium Chloride
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSucrose
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Juice
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Pantolactone
Humectant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Cellulose Gum, Algin, Butylene Glycol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Potassium Chloride, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sucrose, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cucumis Sativus Juice, Propanediol, Pantolactone, Fructan, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Calcium Chloride
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Bambusa Textilis Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Ruby Powder
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Calcium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Ethyl Hexanediol, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Bambusa Textilis Stem Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, CI 75470, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Citronellol, Ruby Powder
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolCeratonia Siliqua Gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. You might know this ingredient as Carob Gum or Locust Bean Gum. It is used to stabilize other ingredients and improve the texture of products.
Carob gum is made up of long-chain polysaccharides. This makes it a natural thickener.
Yes! This ingredient comes from the seeds of a tree. The name 'Locust Bean Gum' can be misleading.
Learn more about Ceratonia Siliqua GumChondrus Crispus Powder is an exfoliant.
Disodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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
