What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Buglossoides Arvensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Limonene
Perfuming
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Nyctanthes Arbor-Tristis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
Masking
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, PEG-8, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Buglossoides Arvensis Seed Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Maltodextrin, Limonene, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Tocopherol, Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Dehydroacetic Acid, Nyctanthes Arbor-Tristis Flower Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-21
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8 Distearate
Emulsifying
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingOryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPolyacrylamide
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Steareth-21, Propylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, PEG-8 Distearate, Steareth-2, Oryza Sativa Starch, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyacrylamide, Pvp, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Glycolic Acid, Linalool, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is made up of glycerin and polyacrylic acid. It helps hydrate your skin as a humectant.
This ingredient forms a hydrogel that delivers moisturizing, water-based ingredients to the skin. It is also used to thicken a product and to give it a smooth texture.
Acrylic acid itself is toxic, but the polymer form (this ingredient) is too large to penetrate skin, making it non-toxic.
Learn more about Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerLinalool 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 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.
Water. 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
