What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingButylene Glycol
HumectantPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicSalicylic Acid
MaskingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientBenzoic Acid
MaskingSorbic Acid
PreservativeRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientPhytic Acid
Glycolic Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingWater, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Salicylic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Phytic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantSqualane
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientRetinal
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningArctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUrea
BufferingYeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantInositol
HumectantTaurine
BufferingBetaine
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMannitol
HumectantPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventBentonite
AbsorbentPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
BufferingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeLeuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantCitronellol
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingParfum
MaskingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Retinal, Silybum Marianum Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mannitol, Phosphatidylcholine, Propanediol, Bentonite, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, 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.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinParfum 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 ParfumTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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