What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPEG-150/Decyl Alcohol/Smdi Copolymer
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
HumectantHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientSteareth-2
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-55
Steareth-20
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
MaskingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, PEG-150/Decyl Alcohol/Smdi Copolymer, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium Chloride, Behenyl Alcohol, Steareth-2, Polyquaternium-55, Steareth-20, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingBambusa Arundinacea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTrametes Versicolor Extract
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Tangerina Peel Oil
MaskingAbies Sibirica Oil
MaskingPolyquaternium-10
Cetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyquaternium-37, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Cetrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
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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.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Corn Protein yet.
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is a water-soluble blend of peptides and amino acids made by breaking down the protein from soybeans into smaller proteins.
It's the most widely used hydrolyzed vegetable protein in cosmetics and it acts mainly as a skin and hair conditioning agent.
The smaller fragments are water-loving so it forms a thin, moisture-retentive film on skin that helps reduce water loss and leaves things feeling softer and smoother.
You'll often see it credited with "firming" or "anti-aging" benefits as well; this claim traces back to lab research like Tokudome et al. (2012). This study added low-molecular-weight soybean peptides to cultured human skin fibroblasts and saw increased type I collagen gene expression + collagen content.
The caveat is that this is in-vitro and oral-peptide research so the only solid, well-established role for the topical ingredient is skin conditioning.
Typical use concentrations go up to 3.5% in mascara but this ingredient is typically used at low levels well under 1%.
It has a reassuring safety profile as well; it's not a skin irritant in testing up to 20% and has limited skin penetration due to its large size and water-loving nature.
Anyone with a known soy allergy should definitely patch test or skip this ingredient. There's also a single case of a soy-containing product aggravating rosacea via protein contact dermatitis, but this is very rare.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinThis ingredient is a plant-derived protein made by breaking down wheat proteins into smaller amino acids and peptides. It has skin and hair conditioning properties.
People with known wheat allergy or a history of immediate reactions should be cautious with leave-on products containing hydrolyzed wheat proteins.
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 ParfumTocopheryl 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