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 ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, 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, CI 77492
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.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
