What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77004
Cosmetic ColorantZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
HumectantAcrylates Copolymer
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialPerfluorohexane
SolventGlycerin
HumectantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
SolventTromethamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlgin
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPerfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentafluoropropane
MaskingParfum
MaskingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningButyl Avocadate
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
AntimicrobialNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Extract
MaskingSanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingUncaria Gambir Extract
AstringentSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentGaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
PerfumingHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, CI 77004, Zea Mays Starch, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Pvp, Alcohol Denat., Perfluorohexane, Glycerin, CI 77891, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Perfluorodecalin, Xanthan Gum, Pentafluoropropane, Parfum, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Disodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyl Avocadate, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Uncaria Gambir Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveMontmorillonite
AbsorbentLecithin
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycol
HumectantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantOryzanol
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentMoroccan Lava Clay
AbrasiveCharcoal Powder
AbrasiveCaprylyl Caprylate
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglycerin-10
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingParfum
MaskingWater, Kaolin, Montmorillonite, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Glycol, CI 77499, Oryzanol, Oryza Sativa Starch, Moroccan Lava Clay, Charcoal Powder, Caprylyl Caprylate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Linalool, Limonene, 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 GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinParfum 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum