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Ingredients Side-by-side
Milk Protein Extract
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ProtectingFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantChrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
Skin ConditioningBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMilk Protein Extract, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Water, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Allantoin, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Arginine
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Water, Glycereth-26, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Arginine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisodium 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 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 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!
Learn more about Water
