What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Gum Base
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Seed Powder
Abrasive
Mannan
Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Prunus Persica Kernel Extract
MoisturisingEriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Triclocarban
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Etidronic Acid
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Gum Base, Water, Prunus Persica Seed Powder, Mannan, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glucose, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Triclocarban, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Etidronic Acid, Tetrasodium Etidronate, CI 77492, Parfum
Gum Base
Water
Skin ConditioningPalm Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Kaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialMannan
Tetrasodium EDTA
Charcoal
Abrasive
Etidronic Acid
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentBambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingDextrin
AbsorbentZinc Sulfate
AntimicrobialPapain
Skin ConditioningIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Etidronic Acid yet.
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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Mannan yet.
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 ParfumTetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGum base isn’t an INCI ingredient and is a mixture of various materials.
It typically includes food-grade polymers, plasticizers, waxes, softeners, and fillers, with common components like natural rubber, polyvinyl acetate, and polyisobutylene.
Because formulations are proprietary, manufacturers can simply list it as "gum base" on labels. In the U.S., the FDA permits 46 approved substances to be used under this general term.
Learn more about Gum Base
