What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Propionate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Propionate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Betaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPPG-3 Dipivalate
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingErythritol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientLinalool
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAlpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingPyrola Incarnata Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Betaine, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PPG-3 Dipivalate, Silica, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polysorbate 60, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, CI 77891, Sorbitan Tristearate, Erythritol, Parfum, Alcohol, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Carbomer, Trisodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Caffeine, Potassium Hydroxide, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Metaphosphate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Linalool, Tocopherol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Limonene, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, CI 77491, Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Pyrola Incarnata Extract
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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.
Carbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumPeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Phenoxyethanol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
