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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingSorbitol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-64
Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Powder
HumectantRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cassia Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Edtmp
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Paraben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycol Distearate, Cocamide Mea, Sorbitol, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, PCA, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Polyquaternium-64, Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Powder, Royal Jelly Extract, Citric Acid, Cassia Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Sodium Edtmp, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Paraben, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ruta Graveolens Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVinca Minor Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Root Extract
HumectantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Santalum Album Extract
CleansingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingLotus Maritimus Flower/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Solanum Nigrum Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPrunus Mume Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Mango Seed Oil PEG-70 Esters
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientGlucose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Tea-Lactate
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Tri-Hydrogenated Rosinate
EmollientStearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ruta Graveolens Leaf/Stem Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vinca Minor Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lotus Maritimus Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Solanum Nigrum Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Prunus Mume Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Mango Seed Oil PEG-70 Esters, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Tea-Lactate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Tri-Hydrogenated Rosinate, Stearalkonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Parfum
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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.
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 GlycolCitric 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 AcidDimethicone 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 DimethiconeParfum 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!
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