What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Acetate
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeteareth-20
CleansingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Equisetum Hyemale Extract
Skin ConditioningFoeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingTaraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingTriceteareth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingTussilago Farfara Leaf Extract
AstringentBHT
Antioxidant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Parfum, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Acetate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Ceteareth-20, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Equisetum Hyemale Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Triethanolamine, Tussilago Farfara Leaf Extract, BHT, Citronellol, Coumarin, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMannose
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Myristyl Myristate, Parfum, Zea Mays Starch, Niacinamide, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Mannose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCarbomer 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 CarbomerChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin (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 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 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
