What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
EmollientPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
CleansingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingTrideceth-10
CleansingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSilica
AbrasiveCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentTin Oxide
AbrasiveLactobionic Acid
BufferingPropylene Glycol
HumectantCrataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Tricolor Extract
EmollientAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingMalic Acid
BufferingTartaric Acid
BufferingLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Palmitic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Stearic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dimethiconol, Sorbitan Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Trideceth-10, Adenosine, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Tin Oxide, Lactobionic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Bark/Sap Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingYeast Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingOctyldodecanol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantMyrtus Communis Extract
AstringentTropaeolum Majus Extract
AntimicrobialTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Beeswax, Sorbitan Stearate, Cellulose Gum, Ceramide NP, Paeonia Lactiflora Bark/Sap Extract, Parfum, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Yeast Beta-Glucan, Copper Tripeptide-1, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Myrtus Communis Extract, Tropaeolum Majus Extract, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneParfum 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 ParfumSorbitan Stearate comes from sorbitol and stearic acid. Sorbitol is a type of sugar and stearic acid is a fatty acid.
It is used as an emulsifier and helps ingredients stay together by creating water-in-oil emulsions.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
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