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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingErythritol
HumectantSodium Lauroyl Aspartate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG-150 Distearate
EmulsifyingAcrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeButylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
MaskingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
SmoothingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantWater, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Corn Starch Modified, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Erythritol, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-150 Distearate, Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingMyristic Acid
CleansingPEG-8
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol
AntimicrobialSalicylic Acid
MaskingBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-7
Parfum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantSericin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantSilica
AbrasiveBHT
AntioxidantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingWater, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, PEG-8, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Beeswax, Polyquaternium-7, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, PEG-90m, CI 77288, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Metaphosphate, CI 77492, CI 77491, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Sericin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Silica, BHT, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
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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 GlycolChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower 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 ParfumSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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