What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycolic Acid, Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, CI 19140, CI 15985
Water
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Sorbitol
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingSucrose
Humectant
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingCI 45100
Cosmetic ColorantUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Zea Mays Starch, Sorbitol, Kaolin, Talc, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Titanium Dioxide, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Sodium Citrate, Sorbitan Caprylate, Propylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Allantoin, Citric Acid, CI 77499, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Benzoic Acid, Parfum, Mica, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Chloride, Sucrose, CI 47005, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, CI 45100, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Charcoal Powder, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide EOP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinParfum 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 ParfumChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
