What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSteartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Polysilicone-13
Camellia Seed Oil
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Lysine Lauroyl Glutamate
CleansingSqualane
Emollient
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
PEG-2 Laurate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Amodimethicone
PPG-2-Deceth-12
EmulsifyingMethylserine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isopentyldiol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Steartrimonium Chloride, Polysilicone-13, Camellia Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Lysine Lauroyl Glutamate, Squalane, Royal Jelly Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-2 Laurate, Salicylic Acid, Amodimethicone, PPG-2-Deceth-12, Methylserine, Disodium EDTA, Cetrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, CI 17200, CI 15985
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingTrimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
EmollientEtidronic Acid
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phytosteryl Oleate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBiota Orientalis Leaf Extract
HumectantPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDiaminopyrimidine Oxide
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingChrysin
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Hexapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate, Sodium Chloride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Cocamide Mea, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Betaine, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Piroctone Olamine, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Etidronic Acid, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Phytosteryl Oleate, Glyceryl Behenate, Sodium Benzoate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Caffeine, Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract, Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclodextrin, Chlorphenesin, Adenosine, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diaminopyrimidine Oxide, Niacinamide, Yeast Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Citrate, Chrysin, Arginine, Oleanolic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Hexapeptide-3, Biotin
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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 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 “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 ParfumSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
