What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
PEG-75
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Methylserine
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethoxy Di-P-Cresol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentLinalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Nasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Zostera Marina Extract
Skin ConditioningPyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Alcohol, PEG-75, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Triethylhexanoin, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Potassium Hydroxide, Parfum, Methylserine, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Dimethoxy Di-P-Cresol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Limonene, Hydrolyzed Silk, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Linalool, Geraniol, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Zostera Marina Extract, Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, BHT, CI 14700, CI 47005
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Beheneth-25
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Xylitol
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract
MaskingBalanites Roxburghii Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mitracarpus Scaber Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Steareth-20
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantLapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocoglycerides, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Jojoba Esters, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beheneth-25, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Polyacrylate, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Xylitol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Sorbitol, Glucose, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil, Mitracarpus Scaber Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-20, Citric Acid, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Potassium Sorbate, CI 15985, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal
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 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 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.
Water. 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
