What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingIsostearic Acid
CleansingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantLimonene
PerfumingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingTetrasodium EDTA
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
PerfumingSpirodela Polyrhiza Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Keiskei Extract
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Sodium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Parfum, Isostearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Linalool, Spirodela Polyrhiza Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Citric Acid, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantBetaine
HumectantJojoba Esters
EmollientPEG-75
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingDimethicone
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPEG-40 Stearate
EmulsifyingCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientMethoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitic Acid
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHoney
HumectantParfum
MaskingHydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
PerfumingTocopherol
AntioxidantGlucose
HumectantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingWater, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Jojoba Esters, PEG-75, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Propanediol, C12-16 Alcohols, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitic Acid, Arachidyl Glucoside, Honey, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Tromethamine, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Beta-Glucan, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Linalool, Tocopherol, Glucose, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
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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 GlycolDisodium 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.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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