What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Pearl
Skin ConditioningVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Versicolor Extract
EmollientLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Isohexadecane
EmollientLaureth-23
Cleansing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Octanediol
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Boron Nitride, CI 77891, Dimethicone, Glycereth-26, Pentylene Glycol, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract, Rose Extract, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Laureth-23, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trideceth-6, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Laureth-4, Octanediol, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingXylitol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Water
AstringentJasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Artemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Flower Oil
Masking
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicMentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingOriganum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Octanediol
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingProtease
Exfoliating
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Pentylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Xylitol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Water, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Rose Flower Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Octanediol, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Protease, Alcohol Denat., Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWe don't have a description for Octanediol yet.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolRosa Damascena Flower Water is the water-based byproduct of steam-distilling damask rose petals. It has skin conditioning, masking, and skin protecting properties.
Research shows that Rosa damascena is rich in flavonoids and phenolic compounds like gallic acid that contribute to its antioxidant activity.
In vitro studies have shown that Rosa damascena can scavenge free radicals and reduce melanin overproduction. Research has also found this extract offers some degree of UV absorption but this should not replace your sunscreen.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower WaterRose flower oil has citronellol and geraniol. Both of these are known EU allergens and cause contact-allergies.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
