What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Glycerides
EmulsifyingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarrageenan
Agar
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingSorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Glycerides, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycosyl Trehalose, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ubiquinone, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carrageenan, Agar, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Polysorbate 80, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum, Caramel, Iron Oxides
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Nonfat Dry Milk
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Carrageenan
Sucrose
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Water, Beeswax, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Kaolin, Nonfat Dry Milk, Tocopherol, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Lecithin, Citric Acid, Carrageenan, Sucrose, Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phytate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Salicylate, Eugenol, Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carrageenan comes from red seaweed or algae. It is made up of polysaccharides and a highly flexible compound. Red algae cell walls are rich in carrageenan.
In cosmetics, it helps to thicken the texture. Studies show carrageenan extracted from red algae possess antioxidant properties. Components found in carrageenan include: lipids, fatty acids, Vitamin E, proteins, and several amino acids.
Learn more about different types of algae.
Carrageenan is also commonly used in medicine and food. It is a vegan alternative to animal-based gelatin.
Learn more about CarrageenanParfum 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.
This ingredient is also known as sweet almond oil. It is a lightweight, cold-pressed oil from the ripe seeds of the sweet almond tree.
Sweet almond oil is rich in skin-nourishing fatty acids such as oleic acid (55-86%) and linolenic acid (7-35%).
As an emollient, it softens and hydrates skin by forming a thin barrier that locks in moisture.
Clinical studies have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing. The CIR Expert Panel has evaluated the available safety data and concluded it is safe for topical use.
Because of the oleic acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
