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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyethylene
AbrasiveSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPantolactone
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientPEG-10 Isostearate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pantolactone, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil/Dimer Dilinoleic Acid Copolymer
PEG-10 Isostearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningHoney
HumectantRuby Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Juice
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCrataegus Monogyna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantZea Mays Oil
EmulsifyingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantSorbitol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Dimer Dilinoleic Acid Copolymer, PEG-10 Isostearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Synthetic Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Honey, Ruby Extract, Propolis Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Juice, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zea Mays Oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
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 GlycolHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is hyaluronic acid (HA) that is broken down into lower molecular weight fragments.
It's a humectant that pulls and holds water in the skin to help with hydration, plumpness, and reduce transepidermal water loss.
Because hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is smaller in size, it can slip past your outermost layer of skin more easily than full-sized HA.
Most formulations will combine all sizes to get the best of both worlds.
Typical usage levels range from 0.01-1%. Any percentage higher than 2% might become goopy and tacky.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumPEG-10 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearatePhenoxyethanol 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!
Learn more about Water