What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentBetaine
Humectant
Dodecane
Perfuming
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGeraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Oryza Sativa Starch, Betaine, Dodecane, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Geraniol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientPEG-4 Olivate
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Silica
Abrasive
Tapioca Starch
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Lactate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera
EmollientAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
PEG-4 Dilaurate
Emulsifying
PEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPEG-4
HumectantEquisetum Hyemale Extract
Skin ConditioningCoumarin
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isohexadecane, PEG-4 Olivate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Silica, Tapioca Starch, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Parfum, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Lactate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hexyl Cinnamal, PEG-4 Dilaurate, PEG-4 Laurate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, PEG-4, Equisetum Hyemale Extract, Coumarin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caramel
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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.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCaprylyl 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 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. 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
