What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Butane
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch
AbsorbentDistearyldimonium Chloride
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tilia Tomentosa Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningApigenin
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantNicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47
Skin Conditioning
Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylcellulose
Silica
Abrasive
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Butane, Alcohol Denat., Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Zea Mays Starch, Caffeine, Glycerin, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tilia Tomentosa Bud Extract, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Biotin, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47, Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylcellulose, Silica, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool
Isobutane
Propane
Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch
AbsorbentAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Amp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingRhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientCitrus Junos Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Cyperus Esculentus Root Oil
Masking
Prunus Insititia Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Carbonate
AbsorbentVp/Va Copolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIsobutane, Propane, Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch, Alcohol Denat., Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Amp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Cyperus Esculentus Root Oil, Prunus Insititia Seed Oil, Panthenol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isopropyl Myristate, Parfum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates Copolymer, Water, Magnesium Carbonate, Vp/Va Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol, Talc, Pentylene Glycol, BHT, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Eugenol, CI 77491
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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.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
The term '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.
Learn more about Alpha-Isomethyl IononeButylene 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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch yet.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol
