What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Wax Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentGalactoarabinan
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Gluceptate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Triheptanoin, Alcohol Denat., Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cera Alba, Lecithin, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Wax Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Distarch Phosphate, Galactoarabinan, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lactic Acid, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Gluceptate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Polyacrylate-13
Ethyl Stearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethyl Palmitate
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butyloctanol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Morus Nigra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Farnesol
Perfuming
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Niacinamide, Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Squalane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan Stearate, Ethyl Oleate, Phenoxyethanol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Polysilicone-11, Polyacrylate-13, Ethyl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Polyisobutene, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Allantoin, Ethyl Linoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Disodium EDTA, Ethyl Palmitate, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butyloctanol, Propanediol, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Farnesol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Glucan, Glutathione, Amyl Cinnamal, Eugenol, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
