What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Acer Saccharum Sap
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantSea Water
HumectantGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Flour Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Zea Mays Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Sylvestris Bark Extract
Perfuming
Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract
AstringentRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Castanea Sativa Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fructan
Skin ConditioningCreatine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Acer Saccharum Sap, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, PEG-8, Sea Water, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Triticum Vulgare Flour Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Zea Mays Germ Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Bark Extract, Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Castanea Sativa Bark Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Fructan, Creatine, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Lactate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Arginine, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningLaurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Arginine
Masking
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract
Skin ConditioningBuddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingHoney Extract
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialSambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningParietaria Officinalis Extract
EmollientPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Parfum
Masking
Water, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Arginine, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Parietaria Officinalis Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Parfum
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
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineThis is a fermented gum derived from sorbitol, a sugar alcohol.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient's high molecular weight makes it an effective emollient.
Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by preventing water from evaporating.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-4Butylene 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 GlycolGlycerin (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 ParfumPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.
As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.
Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.
Learn more about PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilWater. 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
