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Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylamide
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Tromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Gelatin
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Avena Sativa Protein Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Water, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pvp, Polyacrylamide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Parfum, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Laureth-7, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Cyclomethicone, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Gelatin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Avena Sativa Protein Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Origanum Vulgare Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isostearyl Isostearate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Olivate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin, Linalool
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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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin (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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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