What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Cydonia Seed Extract
MaskingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
CI 75120
Cosmetic ColorantCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glucose, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract, Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Fructose, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Caramel, Citric Acid, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, CI 75120, Copper Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polygonatum Sibiricum Root/Rhizome Powder
Skin ConditioningPEG-75
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Bentonite
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Powder
Skin ConditioningHoney
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Linalool
Perfuming
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polygonatum Sibiricum Root/Rhizome Powder, PEG-75, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Bentonite, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Parfum, Limonene, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Propanediol, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Powder, Honey, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Tocopherol
Reviews
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneParfum 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 ParfumTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
