What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicSilk Amino Acids
HumectantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Biotin, Silk Amino Acids, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Silkworm Cocoon Extract
HumectantSilk Amino Acids
HumectantNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarum Carvi Seed Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Allantoin, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Silkworm Cocoon Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Carum Carvi Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal
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
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Elastin yet.
Parfum 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 ParfumWe don't have a description for Silk Amino Acids 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
