What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningTripropylene Glycol
Antioxidant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Steartrimonium Methosulfate
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingDisodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Polyglycerin-10
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Tripropylene Glycol, Cellulose, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Steartrimonium Methosulfate, Saccharide Isomerate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Niacinamide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Charcoal Powder, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Arbutin, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycosaminoglycans
EmollientPapain
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera
MaskingSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower
Skin Conditioning
Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Water, Carbomer, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycosaminoglycans, Papain, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Vitis Vinifera, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower, Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum
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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 GlycolCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic 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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
