What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingTea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Pentasodium Pentetate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingAsparagine
MaskingCystine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningOrnithine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Taurine
BufferingThreonine
Tryptophan
MaskingTyrosine
MaskingValine
MaskingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingMenthol
Masking
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPorphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Menadione
MaskingPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamide Mea, Polyquaternium-10, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Caprylyl Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Parfum, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aspartic Acid, Arginine, Alanine, Asparagine, Cystine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Glutamine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Ornithine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Taurine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Butylene Glycol, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Menthol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Biotin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Folic Acid, Menadione, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin, Retinol, Thiamine Hcl, Bioflavonoids, Cyanocobalamin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Sibiricum Extract
AntimicrobialGleditsia Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningThuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningAcorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Vitex Trifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10
HumectantMenthol
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Crinum Asiaticum Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Oak Vinegar
Skin ConditioningCapsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Chrysanthemum Sibiricum Extract, Gleditsia Japonica Fruit Extract, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Dimethicone, Cocamide Mipa, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Vitex Trifolia Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Parfum, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Decylene Glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, PEG-10, Menthol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Crinum Asiaticum Extract, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oak Vinegar, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract
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 GlycolCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholPanthenol 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 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!
Learn more about Water
