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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingSuccinoyl Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Alcohol Denat., Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethicone, Astaxanthin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glycosyl Trehalose, Succinoyl Atelocollagen, Punica Granatum Extract, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum, Caramel
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Buddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Cyclomethicone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Beeswax, Carbomer, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Ceramide NP, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Arginine, Panthenol, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 19140, CI 15985, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinParfum 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
