What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Diisostearyl Malate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Persea Gratissima Oil, CI 77891, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77007, CI 77491, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingMannitol
Humectant
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Agar
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glutathione
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zea Mays Starch, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Mannitol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Propanediol, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Sodium Metaphosphate, Polyquaternium-51, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Agar, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Ascorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Glutathione, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Rosa Damascena 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is hyaluronic acid (HA) that is broken down into lower molecular weight fragments.
It's a humectant that pulls and holds water in the skin to help with hydration, plumpness, and reduce transepidermal water loss.
Because hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is smaller in size, it can slip past your outermost layer of skin more easily than full-sized HA.
Most formulations will combine all sizes to get the best of both worlds.
Typical usage levels range from 0.01-1%. Any percentage higher than 2% might become goopy and tacky.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidParfum 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 Parfum
