What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Phytic Acid
Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingLinalool
Perfuming
Syringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
AstringentGeraniol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Maltodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Phytic Acid, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Linalool, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Sodium Benzoate, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Phosphate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingMethylpropanediol
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Silanetriol
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Parfum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Silanetriol, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a prebiotic. It prevents harmful bacteria from growing on skin by keeping the skin's microbiome in balance.
Another benefit of this ingredient is its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect our skin from oxidative damage.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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 ParfumPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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
