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Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Triphenyl Trimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Methionine
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Acrylates Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Lauryl Methacrylate
Methicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlucuronic Acid
Buffering
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isostearyl Behenate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Nylon-12
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Polyglucuronic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Algae
Skin Conditioning
Caviar Extract
Skin ConditioningEvernia Prunastri Extract
Perfuming
Water, Cyclomethicone, Triphenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polysilicone-11, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Glycoproteins, Panax Ginseng Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Malt Extract, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Arnica Montana Extract, Ceramide 3, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Phospholipids, Sodium PCA, Lysine, Proline, Glycine, Arginine, Methionine, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Lauryl Methacrylate, Methicone, Xanthan Gum, Glucuronic Acid, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isostearyl Behenate, Silica, Cera Microcristallina, Nylon-12, Ozokerite, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Mica, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl Behenate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Polyglucuronic Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Algae, Caviar Extract, Evernia Prunastri Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Perlite
AbsorbentDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingNylon-12
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientBis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate
Skin Conditioning
Silica Silylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Silica
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingLinalool
Perfuming
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientJania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Perlite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Nylon-12, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate, Silica Silylate, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Silica, BHT, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Linalool, Sodium Carrageenan, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, 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.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholButylene 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.
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 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 GlycerinLinalool 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 LinaloolNylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12Parfum 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 âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol (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 skinâs 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!
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