What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Pelargonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Pollen Extract
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Glycerin, C12-14 Pareth-12, Pentylene Glycol, Pollen Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables, Glycine Soja Oil Unsaponifiables, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Fructooligosaccharides, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
PPG-30-Buteth-30
Skin Conditioning1,10-Decanediol
Solvent10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSebacic Acid
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sucrose
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Water
MaskingMalic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PPG-30-Buteth-30, 1,10-Decanediol, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glucose, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sebacic Acid, Sorbitol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Sucrose, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Malic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum
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 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 AcidParfum 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 ParfumRosa Canina Fruit Oil is a non-fragrant plant oil that has earned its skincare reputation through chemistry.
It's dominated by fatty acids like linoleic acid (~35-55%), alpha-linolenic acid (~17-27%), and oleic acid (~14-22%). This is the exact profile that supports skin barrier, locks in hydration, and calms inflammation.
A 2024 review found evidence for the Rosa canina species supports its use for scarring, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and atopic dermatitis; this was mostly credited to its vitamin C content and fatty acid composition as the primary active mechanisms.
You might see this ingredient marketed as a "natural retinol". Some rosehip seed oils contains traces of all-trans-retinoic acid but these trace amounts are far below biologically active levels.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel has deemed this ingredient safe and it's well-tolerated.
Fungal acne: The fatty acids of this oil fall into the C11-24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit OilJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fungal acne: The Malassezia yeast is known to metabolize fatty acids in the C11-24 range and jojoba's dominant fatty acid components fall into this range. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWater. 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
