What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Algae Extract
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
SmoothingSesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Flour Lipids
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningFaex Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane, Algae Extract, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Water, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Triticum Vulgare Flour Lipids, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Faex Extract, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Citrate, Parfum, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyisobutene
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Peel Extract
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Grandis Extract
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Urea
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lactitol
HumectantXylitol
Humectant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Trehalose
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Algae
Skin Conditioning
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantEvernia Prunastri Extract
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Silicate
BufferingHc Violet No. 2
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Haslea Ostrearia Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Butylene Glycol, Petrolatum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Polyisobutene, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycoproteins, Panax Ginseng Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Glycine Soja Oil, Pyrus Malus Peel Extract, Moringa Oleifera Callus Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Caffeine, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pisum Sativum Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Citrus Grandis Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Urea, Sodium PCA, Niacinamide, Lactitol, Xylitol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disodium EDTA, Trehalose, BHT, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-51, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Lecithin, Sodium Carbomer, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Xanthan Gum, Citronellol, Eugenol, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Benzoic Acid, Algae, CI 42090, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Silicate, Hc Violet No. 2, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Haslea Ostrearia Extract, Phytosteryl Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol
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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.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone 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 DimethiconeEugenol is naturally found in cloves, basil, and bay leaves. It is an aromatic oil used to add fragrance to a product. The scent of eugenol is described as "clove-like". Eugenol is a known EU allergen, meaning it causes contact allergies.
Studies show eugenol possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Besides cosmetics, eugenol is also added as a flavor in teas and cakes.
Learn more about EugenolGlycerin (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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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
