What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientHydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMagnesium Sulfate
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Hydroxystearate
EmollientAcrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingWater, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Isohexadecane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Synthetic Wax, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Sulfate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77163, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV AbsorberHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPEG-20
HumectantPetrolatum
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientHydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantZea Mays Oil
EmulsifyingPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyacrylamide
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Dimethiconol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantJasminum Officinale Extract
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingOryza Sativa
Limonene
PerfumingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
PerfumingMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingCI 19140
Cosmetic Colorant2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCitral
PerfumingCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingWater, Octocrylene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-20, Petrolatum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Zea Mays Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylamide, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Laureth-7, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza Sativa, Limonene, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Linalool, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Citronellol, Coumarin, CI 19140, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Citral, CI 14700, Parfum
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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.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol yet.
Parfum 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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