What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Diglycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
TonicNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Pearl
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Versicolor Extract
EmollientLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Squalane, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Alcohol, Triisostearin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Diglycerin, Lecithin, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Rose Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyacrylamide
C30-45 Olefin
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearoxytrimethylsilane
EmollientLaureth-7
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyacrylamide, C30-45 Olefin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propylene Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Isopentyldiol, Butylene Glycol, Stearoxytrimethylsilane, Laureth-7, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolParfum 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
