What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Isohexadecane
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium EDTA
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Farnesol
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Lactate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Alcohol Denat., Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, Dimethiconol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Chlorphenesin, Salicylic Acid, Bisabolol, Sorbitan Oleate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Piroctone Olamine, Silica, Farnesol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Polysilicone-11
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCitrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Angelica Keiskei Extract
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingAlchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Malva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrimula Veris Extract
Skin ConditioningVeronica Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Propanediol, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
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 GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinParfum 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
