What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Squalane, Cetearyl Olivate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, C10-18 Triglycerides, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cholesterol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Urea
Buffering
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Bisabolol, Triethyl Citrate, Urea, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Guaiazulene, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Linalool, Eugenol, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, 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.
Glyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateParfum 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 ParfumPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
