What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventQuaternium-80
Polyquaternium-7
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide Mea, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Piroctone Olamine, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Quaternium-80, Polyquaternium-7, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Surfactant
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Amodimethicone
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Juglans Regia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Alcohol Denat., Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Steartrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Rose Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-12, Myristyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Arachidyl Alcohol, Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Chlorella Ferment, Arginine, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Juglans Regia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycine, Maltodextrin, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinParfum 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 ParfumPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
