What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantKaolin
AbrasiveBentonite
AbsorbentPropanediol
SolventZea Mays Starch
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningRosa Gallica Flower Powder
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Betaine
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantWater, Diglycerin, Glycerin, Kaolin, Bentonite, Propanediol, Zea Mays Starch, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Panthenol, Rosa Gallica Flower Powder, Xanthan Gum, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, CI 77491, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientHydrogenated Rice Bran Oil
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingTromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
MaskingCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantGlycolic Acid
BufferingCI 16185
Cosmetic ColorantTartaric Acid
BufferingMalic Acid
BufferingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Beeswax, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycolic Acid, CI 16185, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
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.
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 preservatives
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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 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 ParfumSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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