What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Trehalose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentRosa Rugosa Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingCitronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Water, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Trehalose, Betaine, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Rosa Rugosa Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Styrax Benzoin Gum
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil
Masking
Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Eugenol, Limonene, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Coconut Acid, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Caffeine, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Yeast Extract, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil
Alternatives
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 GlycolCitronellol 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 CitronellolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEugenol is naturally found in cloves, basil, and bay leaves. It is an aromatic oil used to add fragrance to a product. The scent of eugenol is described as "clove-like". Eugenol is a known EU allergen, meaning it causes contact allergies.
Studies show eugenol possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Besides cosmetics, eugenol is also added as a flavor in teas and cakes.
Learn more about EugenolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
