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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Germ Extract
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Myristyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sea Salt, Aspergillus Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Maltodextrin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Copper Tripeptide-1, 7-Dehydrocholesterol
Water
Skin ConditioningVinegar
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentRaspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-7
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctanediol
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Vinegar, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Octyldodeceth-16, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octanediol, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 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
