What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
Solvent
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientLimonene
Perfuming
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Triisopropanolamine
BufferingWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, CI 77891, Propanediol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, CI 77492, Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77491, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Disodium EDTA, CI 77499, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Dimethiconol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Limonene, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Linalool, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ceramide EOP, Triisopropanolamine
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Nylon-12
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
C20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantBenzoic Acid
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Nylon-12, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Glycerin, C20-22 Alcohols, Decyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Triacontanyl Pvp, Benzoic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
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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.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinDimethicone 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 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 ParfumTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
