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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingSymphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningGeranium Maculatum Extract
TonicHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingQuercus Alba Bark Extract
AstringentPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingC12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingButyloctanol
HumectantSilicone Quaternium-16
Skin Conditioning
Undeceth-11
EmollientUndeceth-5
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-59
UV AbsorberXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, Mica, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Quercus Alba Bark Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-16 Pareth-9, Butyloctanol, Silicone Quaternium-16, Undeceth-11, Undeceth-5, Trideceth-12, Polyquaternium-59, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silicone Quaternium-8
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningSambucus Nigra Flower Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-10
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polyquaternium-59
UV AbsorberCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningPCA
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Citric Acid
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Silicone Quaternium-8, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Panthenol, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Sambucus Nigra Flower Water, Glycolic Acid, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Trideceth-10, Potassium Sorbate, Polyquaternium-59, Cetrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Citric Acid, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as coconut oil. It is a plant-derived ingredient with skin conditioning properties.
The fatty acid profile of coconut oil is mostly lauric acid (~54%), followed by capric, caprylic, palmitic, and myristic acids. This profile allows it to penetrate easily into skin, moisturize, and improve dry skin.
A double-blind study confirmed that extra virgin coconut oil is as effective as mineral oil for treating very dry skin. Another study found it outperformed mineral oil for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in children.
Another study from 2018 found that virgin coconut oil can soothe inflammation and boost key skin barrier proteins. Just know this evidence is still only from lab settings and not human trials.
It has also been shown to reduce Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria that commonly overgrows in people with eczema.
Clinical testing shows very minimal skin irritation and no evidence of sensitization or phototoxicity.
Coconut oil gets flagged as a "fragrance" because it has a natural mild scent (not because it's a synthetic perfume). The European Cosmetic ingredient database also lists "perfuming" as a function of this ingredient.
Just so you know, the term "fragrance" is completely unregulated. Some brands still use botanical extracts or essential oils in their "fragrance-free" formulas, but regulatory databases technically classify these under "fragrance".
Coconut oil has a tiny and useless bit of natural SPF. Early lab studies clocked it around SPF 7-8 but a more recent study found the real number closer to SPF 1.2. It also offers no meaningful UVA protection (SPF only overs UVB rays).
The comedogenic rating of 4/5 means it has a high potential to clog pores; but it's worth noting that comedogenicity is highly individual and ratings cannot predict how an overall formula will behave on skin.
Since lauric acid is the dominant fatty acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast feeds on fatty acids with carbon chain lengths between 11-24, and lauric acid falls within these lengths (C12).
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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 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.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-59 yet.
Water. 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
