What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSilicone Quaternium-22
Quaternium-81
Arginine
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Benzophenone-5
UV Absorber
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningAphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide
AbsorbentLysine
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, 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
Water
Skin ConditioningTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLactic Acid
Buffering
Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
Parfum
Masking
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-14 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Trisiloxane, Isododecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane, Glycerin, Magnesium Sulfate, Parfum, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-14 Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Coumarin, Propylene Glycol, Limonene, CI 17200, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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
