What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingHexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXylitol
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Steareth-2, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propanediol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Steareth-21, Hexylresorcinol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sclerotium Gum, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Menthol
Masking
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlisma Orientale Tuber Extract
Skin ConditioningSmilax Glabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Protein Extract
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Water, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Menthol, Hydrolyzed Silk, Pentylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Alisma Orientale Tuber Extract, Smilax Glabra Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caramel, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Malt Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Avena Sativa Protein Extract, Raspberry Ketone
Alternatives
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 EDTAParfum 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!
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