What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Quaternium-87
CleansingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Safflower Glucoside
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingAcrylates Copolymer
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-11
Rose Extract
Skin Conditioning2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Polyquaternium-37, Paraffinum Liquidum, Amodimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Quaternium-87, Stearyl Alcohol, Menthoxypropanediol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Safflower Glucoside, Maltodextrin, Propylene Glycol, Candelilla Cera, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Propanediol, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Trideceth-6, Acrylates Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Polyquaternium-11, Rose Extract, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, BHT, Sodium Citrate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Acetamide Mea
HumectantTriethanolamine
BufferingPEG-23m
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Methyl Nicotinate
SoothingParfum
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingLimonene
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicLecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Paradisi Peel Extract
Perfuming
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingVaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
AstringentYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylparaben
Preservative
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingBHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Water, Niacinamide, Caffeine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 80, Polysorbate 60, Acetamide Mea, Triethanolamine, PEG-23m, Propylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methyl Nicotinate, Parfum, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Trideceth-6, Limonene, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Biotin, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract, Yeast Extract, Propylparaben, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Maltodextrin, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractMaltodextrin is a plant-derived carbohydrate made by breaking down starch (usually from corn, potato, or rice). In cosmetic formulas, it's a multitasking absorbent, emulsion stabilizer, and skin conditioner.
This ingredient is mostly used to stabilize emulsions and improve the powdery, non-greasy feel of products (like dry shampoos).
Safety-wise, this ingredient is pretty solid; it's even recognized as a food additive. Both animal and clinical studies found no adverse effects at the levels used in cosmetics.
Industry data shows this ingredient is used up to 45.7% in spray products and up to 33% in powder products.
Learn more about MaltodextrinParfum 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 ParfumPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Trideceth-6 yet.
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
