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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Orthosiphon Stamineus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Behenyl Alcohol, Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Menthyl Lactate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Maltodextrin, Orthosiphon Stamineus Leaf Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentBetaine
Humectant
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract
HumectantVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningHeptyl Undecylenate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Lecithin
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingAlgin
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Pullulan
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betula Alba Juice, Betaine, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Juice, Heptyl Undecylenate, Niacinamide, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Lecithin, Trehalose, Urea, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Serine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullulan, Sodium Carrageenan, Citric Acid, Potassium Phosphate, Maris Sal, Linalool, Parfum, CI 42090
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
