What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sea Water
HumectantSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Milk Protein Extract
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingTropolone
Skin ConditioningEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Pearl
Skin ConditioningAureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCollagen
Moisturising
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Mannose
HumectantCollagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sorbitol
Humectant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Oligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isopropyl Myristate, Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Menthol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Biotin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sea Water, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Milk Protein Extract, Pearl Extract, Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Tropolone, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Soluble Collagen, Citric Acid, Aspergillus Ferment, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Collagen, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Glucose, Mannose, Collagen Amino Acids, Lysine, Arginine, Methionine, Cysteine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Disodium EDTA, Maltodextrin, Sorbitol, Fructan, Fructooligosaccharides, Oligopeptide-3, Oligopeptide-1, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Eugenol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPentasodium Pentetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPPG-8-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPPG-8-Ceteth-10
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningHoney
Humectant
Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether
Skin ConditioningDiethyl Sebacate
EmollientRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Zein
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Honey Protein
Skin ConditioningKeratin
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Pentasodium Pentetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, PPG-8-Ceteth-20, PPG-8-Ceteth-10, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Cyanocobalamin, Honey, Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, Diethyl Sebacate, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Phytosterols, Ceramide Ng, Zein, Honey Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Royal Jelly Extract, Hydrolyzed Honey Protein, Keratin, Alcohol, Propolis Extract, Gamma-Docosalactone
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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.
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrolyzed Keratin is derived from keratin. Keratin is a large protein that is naturally found in our hair and skin.
Studies show keratin is able to seal broken hair cuticles, helping to prevent split ends and breakage.
As a humectant, hydrolyzed keratin helps draw moisture from the air to your hair and skin. This helps keep your skin and hair hydrated.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed KeratinParfum 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
