What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ruta Graveolens Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVinca Minor Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Root Extract
HumectantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Santalum Album Extract
CleansingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingLotus Maritimus Flower/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Solanum Nigrum Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPrunus Mume Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Mango Seed Oil PEG-70 Esters
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientGlucose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Tea-Lactate
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Tri-Hydrogenated Rosinate
EmollientStearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ruta Graveolens Leaf/Stem Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vinca Minor Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lotus Maritimus Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Solanum Nigrum Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Prunus Mume Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Mango Seed Oil PEG-70 Esters, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Tea-Lactate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Tri-Hydrogenated Rosinate, Stearalkonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Surfactant
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingPolyquaternium-10
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsomalt
HumectantHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningKinetin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Wasabia Japonica Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPisum Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningSasa Veitchii Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Lannesiana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Junos Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Malic Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Isomalt, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Kinetin, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Wasabia Japonica Leaf Extract, Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract, Sasa Veitchii Leaf Extract, Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Malic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Prunus Yedoensis 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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilButylene 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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin (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.
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract is from the Damask rose. This ingredient has tonic and masking properties.
This ingredient has tonic properties; tonics are used to remove soap residue. As a masking ingredient, it is used to cover unpleasant smells from other ingredients.
Water. 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!
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