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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningPereskia Aculeata Callus Extract
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Arginine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPCA
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Threonine
Valine
MaskingSodium PCA
Humectant
Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientTrehalose
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Galactoarabinan
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantHydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-59
UV AbsorberSodium Lactate
BufferingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Pereskia Aculeata Callus Extract, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Arginine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, PCA, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Tartaric Acid, Threonine, Valine, Sodium PCA, Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Trehalose, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Galactoarabinan, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Arachidyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glycolic Acid, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Lactic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polyquaternium-59, Sodium Lactate, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phosphate, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Celosia Cristata Flower/Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingVitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMilk Protein
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-22
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-7
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningMel Extract
MoisturisingFragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Celosia Cristata Flower/Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Milk Protein, Honey Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Water, Polyquaternium-22, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Mel Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Vanillin, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholButylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract comes from sunflower seeds.
Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed ExtractParfum 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!
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