What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Triethanolamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSea Silt Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-7 Triacetate
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Sea Water
HumectantDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBackhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
AstringentMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingTamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningProtease
Exfoliating
Lipase
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Erythritol
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingRhizobian Gum
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sea Silt Extract, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Glycereth-7 Triacetate, Maltodextrin, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, Betaine Salicylate, Sea Water, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Myristyl Nicotinate, Protease, Lipase, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Erythritol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Rhizobian Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glucose, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene
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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
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 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 ParfumWater. 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
