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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Jojoba Oil
AbrasiveBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycereth-26
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientOlive Oil PEG-7 Esters
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMyristyl Myristate
EmollientParfum
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentLactose
HumectantJojoba Alcohol
EmollientPotassium Jojobate
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Butter
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
AntioxidantGlucose
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Adipate, Stearic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Arachidyl Glucoside, CI 77891, Myristyl Myristate, Parfum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Polyacrylate, Lactose, Jojoba Alcohol, Potassium Jojobate, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Glucose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBromelain
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingMalic Acid
BufferingSalicylic Acid
MaskingTartaric Acid
BufferingGlycolic Acid
BufferingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Seed Extract
MaskingPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningMannitol
HumectantPsidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPropanediol
SolventDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingParfum
MaskingWater, Cellulose, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bromelain, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Papain, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Glycerin, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Mannitol, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum
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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.
Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseDisodium 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.
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 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.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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