What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantLauric Acid
Cleansing
PEG-32
HumectantPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Powder
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Benzyl Glycol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lauramide DEA
Mannan
PEG-100 Stearate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Bentonite
Absorbent
Polyquaternium-7
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lipase
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Juice
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, PEG-32, Palmitic Acid, Oryza Sativa Powder, Stearic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Benzyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauramide DEA, Mannan, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Chloride, Lauryl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Bentonite, Polyquaternium-7, Hydroxyethylcellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lipase, Pyrus Malus Juice, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Juice, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Parfum
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Diglycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Exfoliating
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Papain
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Chromium Oxide Greens
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Maltodextrin, Papain, Parfum, Chromium Oxide Greens, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
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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
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 GlycolParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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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