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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentColloidal Platinum
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Decapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-6
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Tryptophan
MaskingFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Pantothenate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTribehenin
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarrageenan
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogen Dimethicone
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglucuronic Acid
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Chitosan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Magnesium Sulfate
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Chloride
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Squalane, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Myristyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycoproteins, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Colloidal Platinum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Decapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-6, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Ceramide Ng, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Soluble Collagen, Lecithin, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucose, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Glycine, Serine, Histidine, Tryptophan, Folic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tribehenin, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carrageenan, Polysorbate 60, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglucuronic Acid, Trehalose, Chitosan, Xanthan Gum, Mica, Alumina, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, CI 77499
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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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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!
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