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Water
Skin ConditioningTea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPalm Kernelamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Surfactant
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-7
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
Solvent
Camellia Japonica Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBelamcanda Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningDianthus Longicalyx Seed Extract
Emulsion StabilisingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Water, Tea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Palm Kernelamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Glycol Distearate, Cocamide Mea, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-10, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Alcohol, Caramel, Propanediol, Camellia Japonica Seed Extract, Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract, Dianthus Longicalyx Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tabebuia Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-33
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Zein
Skin ConditioningIsostearoyl Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningDistearyldimonium Chloride
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientPEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Diethyl Sebacate
EmollientIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ceramide Ng, Cholesterol, Tabebuia Bark Extract, Quaternium-33, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Zein, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Gamma-Docosalactone, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Diethyl Sebacate, Isostearic Acid, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidParfum 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 one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolWater. 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
