What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether
EmollientPolypentaerythrityl C5-10 Acid Esters
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbon
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether, Polypentaerythrityl C5-10 Acid Esters, Bakuchiol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbon, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Salmon Egg Extract
Honey Extract
Humectant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Acrylates Crosspolymer
AbsorbentArginine
Masking
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Benzophenone-5
UV Absorber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Pearl Extract, Salmon Egg Extract, Honey Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Trehalose, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Arginine, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Benzophenone-5, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Geraniol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene
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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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 ParfumPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateWater. 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
