What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate 40%
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrahydrocurcumin
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycolic Acid 70%
Buffering
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Arbutin
Antioxidant
PEG-10 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-9 Oliveate
EmulsifyingMorus Alba Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Paraffin
Perfuming
Allantoin, BHT, BHA, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate 40%, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Parfum, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrahydrocurcumin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycolic Acid 70%, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Kojic Dipalmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arbutin, PEG-10 Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, PEG-9 Oliveate, Morus Alba Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Paraffin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientC16-18 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSaccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-150
HumectantC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dimethiconol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Parfum
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycereth-20
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningVelvet Extract
HumectantThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAcanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTrisodium EDTA
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Allium Tuberosum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygala Tenuifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAchyranthes Bidentata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEpimedium Koreanum Extract
AntimicrobialPropagermanium
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Tenuissima Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSchizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
Antioxidant
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, C16-18 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., C14-22 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, PEG-40 Stearate, PEG-150, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dimethiconol, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Squalane, Tromethamine, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethylhexanoin, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glycereth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Arachidyl Glucoside, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Glycolipids, Velvet Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Trisodium EDTA, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Allium Tuberosum Seed Extract, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract, Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract, Achyranthes Bidentata Root Extract, Epimedium Koreanum Extract, Propagermanium, Sorbitol, Lecithin, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract, Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract, Polysorbate 80, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeParfum 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 ParfumPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
