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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate
EmulsifyingPolyglycerin-3
HumectantBenzyl Glycol
SolventCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSilicone Quaternium-22
Quaternium-81
Arginine
MaskingPCA
HumectantCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantViola Mandshurica Flower Extract
AntioxidantGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
MaskingBenzophenone-5
UV AbsorberHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningAphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide
AbsorbentLysine
Skin ConditioningSerine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
MaskingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingWater, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Polyglycerin-3, Benzyl Glycol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Silicone Quaternium-22, Quaternium-81, Arginine, PCA, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Raspberry Ketone, Benzophenone-5, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide, Lysine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal
Alcohol
AntimicrobialPropylene Glycol
HumectantCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialBenzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
MaskingHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantOctyldodeceth-20
CleansingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingGlyoxyloyl Carbocysteine
Glyoxyloyl Keratin Amino Acids
Butylene Glycol
HumectantPhyllanthus Emblica Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-92
Citric Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingAlcohol, Propylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Silk, Ceramide NP, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Octyldodeceth-20, Octyldodeceth-16, Glyoxyloyl Carbocysteine, Glyoxyloyl Keratin Amino Acids, Butylene Glycol, Phyllanthus Emblica Extract, Polyquaternium-92, Citric Acid, 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.
We don't have a description for Benzyl Glycol yet.
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 GlycolThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydrolyzed collagen has a misleading name because it is actually a mixture of various proteins/peptides. This ingredient has skin hydrating properties.
Collagen is the most abundant type of structural protein found in your body. In your skin, it is responsible for keeping it firm and youthful.
Hydrolyzed Collagen is created by breaking up proteins into smaller peptide bonds. These peptides act as humectants and emollients.
Humectants are great at holding onto water, keeping skin hydrated. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
There is ongoing debate about whether hydrolyzed collagen works because it increases skin hydration. Skin hydration is also linked to elasticity and the appearance of wrinkles.
Collagen or peptide ingredients can be used in the morning or night. They will not increase sun sensitivity, but you should always wear sunscreen during the day.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is a great hair conditioner as well.
This ingredient can be extracted from different sources, including:
Vegan collagen is derived from yeast, bacteria, or plant sources. Vegan collagen would go by a different INCI name, such as hydrolyzed soy protein.
The results are varied.
A study from 2021 found hydrolyzed collagen increased elasticity and improved wrinkles in 1,125 participants between age 20 and 70. Another study found increased skin thickness in participants between the ages of 45 to 59.
However, It is difficult to prove that oral collagen will end up working on your skin. Many of the studies using hydrolyzed collagen also add several vitamins and nutrients into the test mixture as well.
Further studies are needed at this time.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed CollagenParfum 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 GlycolRaspberry Ketone is a fragrance.