What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeC13-15 Alkane
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientParfum
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventSteartrimonium Chloride
PreservativeStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyquaternium-22
Salicylic Acid
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientLactic Acid
BufferingCollagen Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Extract
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Barley Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Potato Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningPearl Powder
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSoluble Collagen
HumectantCollagen
MoisturisingCollagen Amino Acids
MoisturisingSoluble Collagen Crosspolymer
EmollientRosin Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin ConditioningAtelocollagen
Skin ConditioningPotassium Myristoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, C13-15 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Steartrimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-22, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Butylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Collagen Extract, Pearl Extract, Hydrolyzed Barley Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Potato Protein, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Pearl Powder, Sodium Chloride, Soluble Collagen, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Soluble Collagen Crosspolymer, Rosin Hydrolyzed Collagen, Atelocollagen, Potassium Myristoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeStearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantAmodimethicone
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHoney
HumectantHoney Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Honey Protein
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientHydrolyzed Collagen Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
Skin ConditioningKeratin
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyquaternium-61
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningCerebrosides
EmollientSodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate
HumectantZymomonas Ferment Extract
HumectantCarum Carvi Seed Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialViola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingOzonized Sunflower Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantOctyldodecanol
EmollientC9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
CleansingAminopropyl Dimethicone
Dimethicone
EmollientCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Honey, Honey Extract, Hydrolyzed Honey Protein, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Keratin, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyquaternium-61, Royal Jelly, Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract, Cerebrosides, Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate, Zymomonas Ferment Extract, Carum Carvi Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract, Ozonized Sunflower Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Octyldodecanol, C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Caramel, Isopropyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholParfum 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 ParfumStearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholWater. 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