What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sucrose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLinalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantLactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sucrose, Glycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Parfum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Oryza Sativa Extract, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Mica, CI 77891, CI 45410, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide
Sucrose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientLanolin
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSarcodon Aspratus Extract
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Sucrose, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Lanolin, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Water, Sorbitan Laurate, Caramel, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Sarcodon Aspratus Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, 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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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.
Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseWater. 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
