What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Koraiensis Seed Oil
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Bupleurum Chinense Root Extract
AstringentPrunus Mume Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Squalane
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-7
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Panthenol, Pinus Koraiensis Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Bupleurum Chinense Root Extract, Prunus Mume Seed Extract, Natto Gum, Squalane, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-7, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citronellol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
EmollientSodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Lauric Acid, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamide Mea, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Menthol, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metaphosphate, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Lactic Acid, Mentha Piperita Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Limonene, Ascorbic Acid, Betaine, Phytosphingosine, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Propanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Madecassoside, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Tocopherol, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Asiatic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinLinalool 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 LinaloolPanax Ginseng Root Water is created by distilling ginseng, popular herb from Asia.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient has antioxidant and skin brightening properties.
Read more about the benefits of Panax Ginseng Root Extract.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root WaterParfum 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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
