What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Undecane
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
C18-21 Alkane
SolventHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Pullulan
Sodium Phytate
Serine
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Algin
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Methyl 2-Octynoate
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Undecane, Propanediol, Coconut Alkanes, Saccharide Isomerate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tridecane, C18-21 Alkane, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Isoamyl Laurate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Glucoside, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Polysorbate 80, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Panthenol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Trehalose, Urea, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Sodium Phytate, Serine, Pentylene Glycol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Disodium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Algin, Silica, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Eugenol, Methyl 2-Octynoate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xylitol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Xylitylglucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Anhydroxylitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xylitol, Parfum, Adenosine, Glucose, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Soluble Collagen, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, CI 42090, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Retinol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopheryl 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
