What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Muticum Extract
Skin ProtectingHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingUlva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingAgarum Cribrosum Extract
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningPorphyra Yezoensis Extract
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingJania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Cloustoni Extract
Skin ProtectingChlorella Minutissima Extract
Skin ConditioningHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningPikea Robusta Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Algae Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium EDTA
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Algae Extract Ferment
Skin ProtectingMacrocystis Pyrifera Protein
Skin ConditioningChlorella Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Myristic Acid, Water, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauric Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PEG-40 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Pearl Extract, Algae Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Sargassum Muticum Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Agarum Cribrosum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Porphyra Yezoensis Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Codium Fragile Extract, Laminaria Cloustoni Extract, Chlorella Minutissima Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Pikea Robusta Extract, Hydrolyzed Algae Extract, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-14m, Trisodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Squalane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lactobacillus/Algae Extract Ferment, Macrocystis Pyrifera Protein, Chlorella Ferment, Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclomethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Viscum Album Leaf Extract
SoothingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polyacrylate-13
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientAluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOrchid Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Alcohol, Homosalate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Octocrylene, CI 77891, Cyclomethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Viscum Album Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyacrylate-13, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Aluminum Stearate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer, Glycerin, Sorbitan Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Polyisobutene, Behenyl Alcohol, Alumina, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 20, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Orchid Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Alternatives
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
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholButylene 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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractWe don't have a description for Inulin Lauryl Carbamate yet.
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 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
