What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningMenadione
MaskingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Alcohol, Dibutyl Adipate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hexyl Laurate, Niacinamide, Phenethyl Benzoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Parfum, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Adenosine, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Linalool, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Linoleic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Bioflavonoids, Menadione, Retinol, 7-Dehydrocholesterol
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Menthol
Masking
Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Silica, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Menthol, Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Oak Root Extract, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben
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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 GlycolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateParfum 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
