What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyester-5
Vp/Va Copolymer
Sorbitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyurethane-10
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-20
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Parfum
Masking
Cetearyl Palmitate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Betaine
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingHippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingHibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Polyester-5, Vp/Va Copolymer, Sorbitol, Propanediol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyurethane-10, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Cetearyl Isononanoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Cetearyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Raffinose, C12-15 Pareth-3, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingIsododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Pvp, Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citric Acid, Ceramide AP
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolLinalool 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-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanol 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
