What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Inulin
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Yogurt Powder
Mel
EmollientTrichilia Emetica Seed Butter
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Yogurt Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Bisabolol
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Inulin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Yogurt Powder, Mel, Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Yogurt Extract, Panthenol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Bisabolol, Sodium Hydroxide, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPentasodium Pentetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPPG-8-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPPG-8-Ceteth-10
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningHoney
Humectant
Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether
Skin ConditioningDiethyl Sebacate
EmollientRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Zein
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Honey Protein
Skin ConditioningKeratin
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Pentasodium Pentetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, PPG-8-Ceteth-20, PPG-8-Ceteth-10, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Cyanocobalamin, Honey, Sodium Carboxymethyl Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, Diethyl Sebacate, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Phytosterols, Ceramide Ng, Zein, Honey Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Royal Jelly Extract, Hydrolyzed Honey Protein, Keratin, Alcohol, Propolis Extract, Gamma-Docosalactone
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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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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
