What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHectorite
AbsorbentSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicSodium Sorbate
Preservative
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyepsilon-Lysine
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 42051
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Kaolin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate, Pentylene Glycol, Hectorite, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Levulinic Acid, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Sodium Sorbate, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyepsilon-Lysine, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, CI 42051
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hectorite yet.
Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinParfum 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 Parfum
