What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxylated Lanolin
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Butyl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolybutene
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Lanolin Wax
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Stearamide Amp
Parfum
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Magnesium Sulfate
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
PEG-20 Beeswax
Emulsifying
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSilica
Abrasive
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydroxylated Lanolin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Butyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polybutene, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Polyethylene, Lanolin Wax, Squalane, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Ceresin, Dimethicone, Glycol Stearate, Stearamide Amp, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Laureth-4, PEG-20 Beeswax, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica, Sorbic Acid, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caramel, CI 19140, CI 15985
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientPetrolatum
Emollient
Hexyldecyl Stearate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Swertia Chirata Extract
HumectantNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Algae Extract
Emollient
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentArtemia Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pearl Powder
Isohexadecane
EmollientLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientGlycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Lactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Laurate
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Cellulose
AbsorbentLecithin
Emollient
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Petrolatum, Hexyldecyl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycereth-26, PEG-100 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Swertia Chirata Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Algae Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Artemia Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Caffeine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Trehalose, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Myristyl Myristate, Gold, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pearl Powder, Isohexadecane, Linoleic Acid, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Cholesterol, Lactis Proteinum, Myristyl Laurate, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Glycine Soja Protein, Yeast Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Ergothioneine, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Myristyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Polysorbate 80, Hexylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Lecithin, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Parfum, BHT, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, CI 17200, CI 19140
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 GlycolCI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
