What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Cydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Succinoglycan
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Methicone, Silica, Saccharide Isomerate, Succinoglycan, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Cetearyl Olivate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tapioca Starch
Parfum
Masking
PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Sodium Carbomer, Salicylic Acid, Dimethiconol, Allantoin, Azelaic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Panthenol, Sorbitan Olivate, Tapioca Starch, Parfum, PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide As, Oryza Sativa Cera, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Triethylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneParfum 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
