What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Saccharin
MaskingTetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14720
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Sodium Saccharin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, CI 77891, CI 14720, CI 15985, CI 16035, CI 16255, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Magnesium Sulfate
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantBetaine
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cyclohexasiloxane, CI 77492, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, CI 77491, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77499, Betaine, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearic Acid, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Caffeine, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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
