What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingRosa Damascena Flower
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantXylitol
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Rosa Damascena Flower, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower, Rosa Damascena Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Xylitol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Root Extract
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Linalool, Limonene, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Root Extract, Tocopherol
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
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinParfum 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 ParfumChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
