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Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bis-Diisopropanolamino-Pg-Propyl Disiloxane/Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Copolymer
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer
Isohexadecane
EmollientCoceth-7
EmulsifyingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Water, C13-15 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Diisopropanolamino-Pg-Propyl Disiloxane/Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Copolymer, Isopentyldiol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Saccharide Isomerate, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Glycerin, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Coceth-7, Ceteareth-20, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
TonicParfum
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Amodimethicone
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-10
CleansingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
Foam BoostingLimonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingCamellia Sinensis Seed Extract
Humectant
Glycine Max Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAvena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Threonine
Leucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Phenylalanine
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Valine
MaskingCanola Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMethionine
Skin ConditioningCystine
MaskingTryptophan
MaskingWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Parfum, Propanediol, Lactic Acid, Amodimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trideceth-10, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Salicylate, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Oleic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Glycerin, Citronellol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Glycine Max Oil, Tocopherol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Metaphosphate, Avena Sativa Peptide, Arginine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Threonine, Leucine, Proline, Aspartic Acid, Isoleucine, Glycine, Phenylalanine, Alanine, Tyrosine, Lysine, Histidine, Valine, Canola Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Methionine, Cystine, Tryptophan
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the product’s pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidParfum 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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