What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPetrolatum
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingHexyl Laurate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientMethylparaben
PreservativeParfum
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylparaben
PreservativeSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingMagnesium PCA
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantZinc PCA
HumectantBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningManganese PCA
HumectantPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Petrolatum, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Methylparaben, Parfum, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylparaben, Sodium PCA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Magnesium PCA, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ceramide NP, Manganese PCA, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide EOP, CI 19140, CI 14700
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientShea Butter Ethyl Esters
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters
Emulsion StabilisingSucrose Distearate
EmollientSucrose Stearate
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
EmollientVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
AntioxidantRubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSilica
AbrasiveDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Betaine, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Juice, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters, Sucrose Distearate, Sucrose Stearate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Alcohol Denat., Xanthan Gum, Palmitic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycine Soja Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Parfum, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created by fermenting sorbitol (which usually comes from potato starch!). It is known for its soothing and moisturizing properties.
Manufacturer tests show this ingredient helped reduce irritation from lactic acid by almost half and kept skin hydrated long-term as a humectant
Beyond hydration, Biosaccharide Gum-1 gives formulas a silky, non-sticky feel.
This ingredient is gentle, versatile, and suitable for all skin types.
Fun fact: Similar sugars can be found naturally in fruits like apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum