What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Water, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitol, Glucose, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Stearic Acid, Parfum, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tocopherol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-6, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Honey Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose
Absorbent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Surfactant
Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Water, Cellulose, Dipropylene Glycol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyanocobalamin, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Parfum
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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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl 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
