What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientSorbitol
Humectant
Beheneth-20
EmulsifyingMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Erythritol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Junos Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEucheuma Serra/Grateloupia Sparsa/Saccharina Angustata/Ulva Linza/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
EmollientCurcuma Longa Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Saccharina Angustata/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
EmollientChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
PPG-17
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Beheneth-30
CleansingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium EDTA
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
PPG-3 Dipivalate
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Iron Oxides
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Silica, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Sorbitol, Beheneth-20, Myristyl Myristate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Erythritol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Caffeine, Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract, Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Eucheuma Serra/Grateloupia Sparsa/Saccharina Angustata/Ulva Linza/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Saccharina Angustata/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, PPG-17, Stearyl Alcohol, Beheneth-30, Alcohol, Carbomer, Cellulose Gum, Trisodium EDTA, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Sodium Citrate, BHT, Sodium Metaphosphate, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, PPG-3 Dipivalate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantDipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Algae Extract
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingBehenic Acid
Cleansing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Velvet Extract
HumectantPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningViscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Tenuissima Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCuscuta Australis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningForsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLedebouriella Divaricata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialOyster Shell Extract
Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
Skin ProtectingTrisodium EDTA
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPlantago Asiatica Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPlatycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
Antioxidant
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAllium Tuberosum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygala Tenuifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEpimedium Koreanum Extract
AntimicrobialEucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Eucommia Ulmoides Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAchyranthes Bidentata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGold
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, 1,2-Hexanediol, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Algae Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Panthenol, Cetearyl Olivate, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Tromethamine, Behenic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Behenyl Alcohol, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Stearic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Mica, CI 77891, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Myristic Acid, Velvet Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Viscum Album Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract, Cuscuta Australis Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Ledebouriella Divaricata Root Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Oyster Shell Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Trisodium EDTA, Beta-Glucan, CI 77491, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Brassica Campestris Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Plantago Asiatica Seed Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Allium Tuberosum Seed Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract, Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract, Epimedium Koreanum Extract, Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Eucommia Ulmoides Leaf Extract, Achyranthes Bidentata Root Extract, Gold
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the āgoodā alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 ParfumStearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholWe don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA yet.
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 WaterWe don't have a description for Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract yet.
