What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-8
HumectantPolyquaternium-7
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citrus Junos Seed Oil
Emollient
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-8, Polyquaternium-7, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Junos Seed Oil, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 19140, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearate
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentLactose
HumectantBentonite
Absorbent
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Cellulose
AbsorbentVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Charcoal Powder, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Silica, Polysorbate 20, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactose, Bentonite, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Cellulose, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Jojoba Esters, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 73360, Parfum
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 GlycolParfum 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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Tocopheryl 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
