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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Escin
TonicMenthol
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Climbazole
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Betaine
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Trehalose
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingPEG-Crosspolymer
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Adenosine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Escin, Menthol, Gluconolactone, Climbazole, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Piroctone Olamine, Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Trehalose, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Biotin, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Inulin, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, PEG-Crosspolymer, Caffeine, Ceramide NP, Pentylene Glycol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Yeast Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycine, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Ascorbate, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Retinol, Alanine, Lysine, Beta-Glucan, Arginine, Sodium Chloride, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Amodimethicone
Hydroxypropyl Arginine Lauryl/Myristyl Ether Hcl
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingPCA
Humectant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-64
Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Powder
HumectantRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sorbitol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Isopentyldiol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Arginine Lauryl/Myristyl Ether Hcl, Dihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate, Glutamic Acid, Trehalose, Squalane, Steartrimonium Chloride, PEG-90m, PCA, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Polyquaternium-64, Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Powder, Royal Jelly Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, CI 15985
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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.
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 GlycolGlutamic Acid is an amino acid that is found in all living organisms. Our bodies use this to help nerve cells in the brain communicate with other cells.
In cosmetics, glutamic acid is a famous humectant. It draws water from the air to your skin, keeping your skin hydrated (like hyaluronic acid).
An in-vitro study from 2024 found glutamic acid to play a role in inhibiting inflammation and thus a potential skin-soothing ingredient.
Other studies show it to be have potential wound healing, skin barrier repair, and hair growth properties.
Glutamic acid has poor solubility in water and other solvents.
Learn more about Glutamic 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolTrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseWater. 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
