What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingZinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Lecithin
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Caffeine, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Retinyl Palmitate, Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Coconut Alkanes, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lecithin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amylopectin
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
Masking
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Oil
Perfuming
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Betaine, Azelaic Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Amylopectin, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Oil, Ectoin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf.
In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.
The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing.
This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin.
Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury.
Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C.
Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base).
The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceChondrus Crispus Extract comes from a red algae native to the northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America. It helps hydrate the skin and is rich in antioxidants.
The antioxidants in chondrus crispus include lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein has the ability to filter blue light from screens.
Other contents of chondrus crispus include polysaccharides, peptides, and amino acids. These help hydrate the skin.
What's the difference between algae and seaweed?
Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
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 ParfumPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s 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 Propanediol
