What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantOctyldodecanol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePalmitic Acid
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingPapain
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeDisodium EDTA
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamyl Alcohol
PerfumingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientCapsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
MaskingCuminum Cyminum Seed Oil
MaskingWater, Propylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, C12-16 Alcohols, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Parfum, Papain, Chlorphenesin, Lactis Proteinum, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disodium EDTA, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeGlycerin
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBromelain
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingSorbic Acid
PreservativeSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingArginine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycine
BufferingPCA
HumectantAlanine
MaskingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Serine
MaskingValine
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
EmollientIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Histidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingAniba Rosodora Wood Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Water, Propylene Glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bromelain, Retinyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sorbic Acid, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycine, PCA, Alanine, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Serine, Valine, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Isoleucine, Proline, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Aniba Rosodora Wood Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the pineapple fruit. Pineapples are native to South America. The components of pineapple give it mild exfoliating and skin nourishing properties.
Pineapples contain Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, copper, potassium, niacin, and other minerals. It also contains many phytochemicals, including ferulic acid, coumaric acid, arbutin, and more. These help condition the skin.
Bromelain can be found in all parts of a pineapple. It is a mixture of enzymes and is mildly exfoliating.
Learn more about Ananas Sativus Fruit ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water