What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glucosamine Hcl
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclopentasiloxane, BHT, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Retinol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glucosamine Hcl, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Urea, Tocopheryl Acetate, Algae Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Polysaccharide
HumectantGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Oxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Myristyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Arachidyl Alcohol, Retinol, Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosterols, Bifida Polysaccharide, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Mica, Hydroxyapatite, Zinc Oxide, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Ascorbate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Silica, Sorbitan Stearate, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Behenyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492, Sodium Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 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.
Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolWater. 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
