What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Prunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Methyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Parfum, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingBifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAvena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Propanediol, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Isohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 80, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Avena Sativa Peptide, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract, Saccharide Isomerate
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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
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 (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 ParfumPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
