What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Malachite Extract
AntioxidantPhyllostachys Bambusoides Juice
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
PerfumingMyrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
EmollientMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
AstringentPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingAcorus Gramineus Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingAmyl Cinnamal
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Malachite Extract, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Acorus Gramineus Root/Stem Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 80, Tocopherol, Parfum, Amyl Cinnamal, Eugenol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDiphenyl Dimethicone
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMadecassoside
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantFragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingParfum
MaskingWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
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 GlycolDisodium 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 Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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 ParfumSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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