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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Nitrate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Parfum, Linalool, Hexamethylindanopyran
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethylglucamine
BufferingVerbascum Densiflorum Flower/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHelichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCota Tinctoria Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Shikimic Acid
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Silicone Quaternium-22
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingPotato Starch Modified
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingTrideceth-8
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-80
CleansingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Gluconate
Skin ProtectingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Gluceptate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingParfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Laureth-4, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Dimethylglucamine, Verbascum Densiflorum Flower/Stem Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Cota Tinctoria Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Allantoin, Lysine Hcl, Proline, Zinc PCA, Sucrose, Shikimic Acid, Dimethiconol, Amodimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Silicone Quaternium-22, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Potato Starch Modified, Caprylyl Glycol, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trideceth-12, Trideceth-8, Polyquaternium-80, Cetrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Gluceptate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin (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.
Water. 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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