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Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientPEG-8 Isostearate
EmulsifyingDextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alcohols
EmollientParfum
MaskingGlyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantMentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingPropanediol
SolventHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientRosa Canina Flower Oil
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
CleansingRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
EmollientVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-8 Isostearate, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Water, C12-15 Alcohols, Parfum, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Butylene Glycol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Rosa Canina Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantStearic Acid
CleansingMyristic Acid
CleansingPEG-32
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingParfum
MaskingPolyquaternium-7
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentLactose
HumectantSucrose
HumectantDisodium EDTA
CI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
MaskingMentha Piperita Extract
CleansingPinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
TonicCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
MaskingPhyllostachys Bambusoides Juice
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, PEG-32, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Lauryl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Polyquaternium-7, Zea Mays Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactose, Sucrose, Disodium EDTA, CI 77289, Sodium Benzoate, Mentha Piperita Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Alcohol, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 ParfumWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water