What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serotina Fruit Extract
MaskingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientBrassica Napus Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentForsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
TonicEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientPinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
TonicPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Calcium Chloride
AstringentSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Methylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Brassica Napus Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Astaxanthin, Betaine, Adenosine, Allantoin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Calcium Chloride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, CI 75470, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantChondrus Crispus
Masking
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Chloride
Pearl Powder
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCollagen
Moisturising
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Algae Extract
EmollientRose Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Chloride, Pearl Powder, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Collagen, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Rose Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract, CI 77499
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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCeratonia Siliqua Gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. You might know this ingredient as Carob Gum or Locust Bean Gum. It is used to stabilize other ingredients and improve the texture of products.
Carob gum is made up of long-chain polysaccharides. This makes it a natural thickener.
Yes! This ingredient comes from the seeds of a tree. The name 'Locust Bean Gum' can be misleading.
Learn more about Ceratonia Siliqua GumGuar gum is made from the guar bean, a plant native to India. It is considered a form of polysaccharide and naturally contains sugar.
This ingredient is often used to thicken a product or create a gel-like consistency.
It also has emulsion properties to help keep ingredients together.
Learn more about Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba GumDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinEucalyptus globulus leaf extract comes from the leaves of the blue gum tree. It has perfuming and skin conditioning properties.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient has antioxidants to help protect skin against free radicals.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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 ParfumYou might know this ingredient as pomegranate fruit. It has been shown to have antioxidant, skin soothing and anti-aging benefits.
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidant compounds such as polyphenolic compounds such as ellagic acid, phenolic acids, anthocyanins, and flavonoids.
Both in-vivo and in-vitro studies show pomegranate fruit helps with:
These benefits offer skin anti-aging and skin soothing benefits.
Fun fact: The name pomegranate comes from two latin words: "pome" or apple, and "granate" or "many seeded".
Pomegranate flower extract is often confused for pomegranate fruit extract, but comes from the flowers of the tree.
Learn more about Punica Granatum Fruit ExtractWater. 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!
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