What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Water, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, C12-14 Pareth-12, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Glycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cyanocobalamin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Phytate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Parfum
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Monascus Extract
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Nicotinate
SoothingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyethylene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ozokerite, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, CI 77891, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Dimethicone, Monascus Extract, Tribehenin, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, CI 77492, Methyl Nicotinate, Water, Glycine Soja Oil, Butylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, BHT, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 42090, 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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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
