What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-32
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMilk Protein Extract
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientCeteareth-6 Olivate
EmulsifyingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Totarol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Carrageenan
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
TonicHedera Helix Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
TonicSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Versicolor Extract
EmollientJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFructan
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Calcium Pantothenate
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentGlycereth-20
HumectantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Disodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, PEG-32, Dipropylene Glycol, Milk Protein Extract, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Decylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Totarol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Adenosine, Dimethiconol, Carrageenan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Royal Jelly Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Propylene Glycol, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Freesia Alba Flower Extract, Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Retinyl Palmitate, Biotin, Fructan, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glycereth-20, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Pyridoxine Hcl, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glutathione, Disodium EDTA, Silica
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Alcohol Denat., Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 42090, CI 14700
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract comes from the witch hazel plant.
Unless it is specified to be non-alcohol, many types of witch hazel ingredients are distilled in denatured alcohol.
Witch Hazel has astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties.
The tannin content of witch hazel constrict the appearance of pores by drying out proteins. Witch hazel water gets anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties from its catechin and gallic acid content.
However, witch hazel may be skin-sensitizing due to the tannin and fragrance compounds.
North American Indigenous groups have used witch hazel to help treat inflammation for centuries.
Learn more about Hamamelis Virginiana 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 ParfumTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
