What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
UV Absorber
Acrylates Copolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Epilobium Angustifolium Extract
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propylene Glycol, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethicone, Polyacrylamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Triethanolamine, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Laureth-7, Beta-Glucan, Carbomer, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Trehalose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Glycerin, Propanediol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Dimethiconol, Salicylic Acid, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
This ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Parfum 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.
Sodium metabisulfite is also known as Sodium Pyrosulfite. It is a preservative, antioxidant, and disinfectant.
As a preservative, it helps stabilize cosmetic formulas without affecting their color or scent.
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
