What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Betaine
Humectant
Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Mannitol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingDimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate
Perfuming
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Tranexamic Acid, Betaine, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Gluconate, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mannitol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyacetophenone, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Propylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Gluconate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Parfum 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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThis is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer and used to help stabilize other ingredients.
Emulsion stabilizers hold ingredients together, helping to create an even texture throughout the product.
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate can also be used to thicken the texture.
Learn more about Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateTranexamic Acid (TXA) is a synthetic lysine derivative that is becoming one of the most exciting brightening ingredients in skincare.
Originally used in medicine as an anti-hemorrhagic agent, its skin brightening potential was discovered by accident; patients taking it orally started noticing their melasma was fading.
Unlike most brighteners that target tyrosinase (the enzyme that synthesizes melanin), TXA works further upstream. It basically blocks your cells from receiving the signal to produce pigment.
This makes it one of the rare actives that works on three pathways at once:
This makes it effective for treating melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and sun-induced dark spots.
The most effective cosmetic concentration sits between 2-5% and going higher doesn't boost results.
Side effects are generally mild; occasional irritation, flaking, or dryness have been reported at the start of use. Overall, this ingredient is pretty well tolerated, even by sensitive skin types.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it does not cause photosensitivity, so it's safe to use in the AM and PM.
Learn more about Tranexamic AcidWater. 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
