What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Caffeic Acid
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Sophora Flavescens Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Biotin, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Propanediol, Adenosine, Mentha Piperita Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Caffeic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sophora Flavescens Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 80, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Amodimethicone
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Silicone Quaternium-25
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Citrus Junos Fruit Oil
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Chlorella Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
Skin ConditioningAbelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarum Petroselinum Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Cottonseed Protein
Skin ConditioningZein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Secale Cereale Seed Extract
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Barley Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Hazelnut Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
Skin ConditioningOat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSoy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningRice Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningAlanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-75
Skin Conditioning
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantTrideceth-15
EmulsifyingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingTrideceth-10
CleansingPolyquaternium-73
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcetic Acid
Buffering2,3-Butanediol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Myristyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Parfum, Amodimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Propylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Steartrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Silicone Quaternium-25, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Citrus Junos Fruit Oil, Maltodextrin, Chlorella Ferment, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Carum Petroselinum Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Cottonseed Protein, Zein, Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Barley Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Hazelnut Protein, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Oat Amino Acids, Wheat Amino Acids, Soy Amino Acids, Rice Amino Acids, Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl, Hexapeptide-75, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Trideceth-15, Trideceth-3, Trideceth-10, Polyquaternium-73, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trideceth-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetic Acid, 2,3-Butanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Ascorbic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidWe don't have a description for Ecklonia Cava Extract yet.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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!
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