What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Syringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialMentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingMonarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Freesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPotassium Chloride
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sucrose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Urea
Buffering
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glutathione
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Butylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Caffeine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Trideceth-6, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sucrose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polysorbate 20, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Pantolactone, Polyglutamic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Potassium Sorbate, Glutathione, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Mica, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium EDTA
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Uncaria Gambir Extract
AstringentCitronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGeraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 75130
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Parfum, BHT, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Uncaria Gambir Extract, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxyproline, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, CI 75130
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract comes Peony plant. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Emerging studies also show peony root may help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Ancient Chinese medicine has used peony root to treat dark spots, but studies are looking into this claim more.
Learn more about Paeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractParfum 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.
Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Water. 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
