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Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningOyster Extract
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhonolite
AbsorbentMorus Alba Extract
AstringentLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingSea Water
HumectantHumus Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Isopropyl Alcohol
SolventAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialCamphor
MaskingQuaternium-33
Cholesterol
EmollientDicocoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientTrilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingMenthol
MaskingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMethylparaben
PreservativeParfum
MaskingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Oyster Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Phonolite, Morus Alba Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Sea Water, Humus Extract, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Camphor, Quaternium-33, Cholesterol, Dicocoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Glyceryl Stearate, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Polysorbate 80, Menthol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum, CI 77492
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientElaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
EmollientHoney
HumectantHoney Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Honey Protein
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningKeratin
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningC9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ceramide Ng
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantQuaternium-18
Quaternium-33
Cholesterol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Honey, Honey Extract, Hydrolyzed Honey Protein, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Keratin, Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract, C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Hydrolyzed Silk, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Quaternium-18, Quaternium-33, Cholesterol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Parfum
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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 GlycolCholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Quaternium-33 yet.
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 Water