What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Monascus/Rice Ferment
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Niacinamide, Lauryl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Parfum, Panthenol, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Propanediol, Allantoin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Ectoin, Pentylene Glycol, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Madecassoside, Monascus/Rice Ferment, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Water, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Gluconate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Parfum, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, 2,3-Butanediol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Glyceryl Stearate, Oleanolic Acid, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Limonene
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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
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenonePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
