What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientElaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Honey
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Honey Protein
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningKeratin
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Quaternium-18
Quaternium-33
Cholesterol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Honey, Honey Extract, Hydrolyzed Honey Protein, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Keratin, Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract, C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Hydrolyzed Silk, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Quaternium-18, Quaternium-33, Cholesterol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAmodimethicone
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-22
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningC10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Collagen
Moisturising
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicGlycine Max Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-22, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Biotin, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
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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 GlycolCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlycerin 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
