What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningAkebia Trifoliata Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCholesterol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Akebia Trifoliata Stem Extract, Yeast Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Betaine, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Dimethiconol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Parfum, Carbomer, Cholesterol, Propanediol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientPhytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-12
HumectantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Carvone
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, PEG-40 Stearate, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharide Isomerate, Cetyl Alcohol, Steareth-2, Dimethicone, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Lauroyl Lysine, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-12, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Linalyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Geranyl Acetate, Carvone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer 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 CarbomerDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin (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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
