What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract
AntioxidantSodium Phytate
Alcohol
AntimicrobialBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Betaine, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract, Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract, Sodium Phytate, Alcohol, Beta-Glucan, Aspergillus Ferment, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientBetaine
HumectantPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
AntioxidantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingAnhydroxylitol
HumectantArtemisia Annua Extract
MaskingNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
PerfumingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingCymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Extract
MaskingMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicSalvia Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingGlucose
HumectantRose Flower Oil
MaskingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantOriganum Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingWater, Isododecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Betaine, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Anhydroxylitol, Artemisia Annua Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Xylitol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Glucose, Rose Flower Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Origanum Vulgare Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineGlycerin 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 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