What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Trideceth-7
EmulsifyingTrideceth-5
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Alcohol
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Calcium Pantothenate
Niacin
Smoothing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Betula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lawsonia Inermis Extract
Antimicrobial
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Phenyl Trimethicone, Parfum, Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-7, Trideceth-5, Trideceth-12, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Panthenol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Tartaric Acid, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin, Ceramide NP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Lawsonia Inermis Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Diazolidinyl Urea, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolysilicone-29
Silicone Quaternium-18
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Artocarpus Heterophyllus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-80
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingDidecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPCA
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingAlgin
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Chitosan
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysilicone-29, Silicone Quaternium-18, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Artocarpus Heterophyllus Fruit Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Trideceth-12, Methylpropanediol, Trideceth-6, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Polyquaternium-80, Citric Acid, C12-13 Pareth-9, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, PCA, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycine, Alanine, Algin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chitosan, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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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.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholParfum 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 ParfumPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWe don't have a description for Trideceth-12 yet.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
