What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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 ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Behenyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Alternatives
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 GlycolCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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
