What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Betaine
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Oryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Trehalose
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Protease
Exfoliating
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Aspergillus Ferment, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Gluconolactone, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Trehalose, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Protease, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isohexadecane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, CI 77891, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Beta-Sitosterol, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 15985, 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.
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
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 ParfumWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
