What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Phenyl Trimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Paraffinum Liquidum, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Isohexadecane, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Allantoin, Triethanolamine, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, BHT, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Beta-Sitosterol, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Parfum, Silica, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 15985
Phormium Tenax Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Honey
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Water
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Echinacea Angustifolia Root Cell Culture Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phormium Tenax Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-10, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Honey, Calendula Officinalis Flower Water, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Echinacea Angustifolia Root Cell Culture Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol
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 GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum 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.
