What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Cocoate
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantSteareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Polyquaternium-67
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Nitrate
SoothingGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Glyoxal
Antimicrobial
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSebacic Acid
Buffering1,10-Decanediol
SolventWater, Isoamyl Cocoate, Silica, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Salicylic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Bakuchiol, Dimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Hydrated Silica, Polyquaternium-67, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Nitrate, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Glyoxal, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tapioca Starch
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthyl Linoleate
Emollient
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Aminobutyric Acid
PEG-8
HumectantAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tapioca Starch, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Isocetyl Stearate, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Dimethiconol, Propanediol, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Ethyl Linoleate, Hexylresorcinol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Aminobutyric Acid, PEG-8, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 ParfumWater. 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
