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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin
AbsorbentPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningRaffinose
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHibiscus Syriacus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea
EmollientHydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
EmollientLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Seed Extract
HumectantGlycine Max Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCanola Oil
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dextrin, Polyquaternium-51, Tromethamine, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Raffinose, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hibiscus Syriacus Bark Extract, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Glycine Max Oil, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Canola Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantDiethoxyethyl Succinate
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantC13-15 Alkane
SolventHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingParfum
MaskingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, C13-15 Alkane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Allantoin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Parfum, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Ā
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesĀ
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Lactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.
Studies show lactobacillus ferment to be effective at repairing the skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated. It also protects against bad bacteria.
As a probiotic/prebiotic/postbiotic, Lactobacillus ferment can help regular our natural biome. In fact, one study found a lack of diversity in our natural skin biome can trigger acne.
Learn more about Lactobacillus FermentParfum 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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water