What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientSteareth-2
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientStyrene
PerfumingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer 2%
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberHomosalate 4%
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene 4%
UV AbsorberBenzophenone-3 2%
UV AbsorberHexylresorcinol
AntimicrobialSteareth-21
CleansingPeucedanum Graveolens Extract
TonicRubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientPEG-8 Laurate
EmulsifyingAcrylates Copolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Behenyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLinseed Acid
CleansingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSodium Carbonate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Steareth-2, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Styrene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer 2%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Benzophenone-3 2%, Hexylresorcinol, Steareth-21, Peucedanum Graveolens Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sclerotium Gum, Stearyl Alcohol, PEG-8 Laurate, Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Linseed Acid, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventAcetyl Carnitine Hcl
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Mea
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingJojoba Esters
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientGlycolic Acid
BufferingPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEchium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientPhytic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantLecithin
EmollientZinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientCaffeine
Skin ConditioningTetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPalmitoyl Carnitine
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCarrageenan
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeParfum
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingWater, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Acetyl Carnitine Hcl, Dimethyl Mea, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Dimethicone, Glycolic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Phosphatidylcholine, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Xanthan Gum, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Acetyl Tyrosine, Squalane, Phytic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Glycine Soja Oil, Caffeine, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Carnitine, Copper Gluconate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Carrageenan, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sclerotium Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Silica, CI 77891, CI 77491, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateParfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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.
Sclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.
In cosmetics, Sclerotium Gum is used to thicken the texture and to help stabilize other ingredients.
As an emulsifier, Sclerotium Gum helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oil.
Learn more about Sclerotium GumWater. 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