What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Propanediol
Solvent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCarrageenan
Honey
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Taurine
BufferingOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Propanediol, Carbomer, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Adenosine, Limonene, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Methyl Trimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Honey, Madecassoside, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Taurine, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Linalool, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Propylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Natto Gum, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Amodimethicone
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningKefiran
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Parfum
Masking
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Amodimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kefiran, Lactobacillus, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Maltodextrin, Parfum, Phytosphingosine, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Saccharide Isomerate, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Parfum 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 âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ 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 ParfumPentylene 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 GlycolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
