What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Onsen-Sui
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Pearl
Skin ConditioningPolyester-5
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tillandsia Usneoides Extract
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventChamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingOnsen-Sui, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Water, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Octyldodeceth-16, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Polyester-5, Saccharomyces Ferment, Tillandsia Usneoides Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyester-5
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides
Emollient
Water, Polyester-5, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Octyldodeceth-16, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides
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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.
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinOctyldodeceth-16 comes from the fatty-alcohol Octyldodecanol.
Emulsifers keep oils and water ingredients together to create a more even consistency.
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 ParfumPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.
As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.
Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.
Learn more about PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Polyester-5 yet.
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Water. 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
