What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSucrose
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPullulan
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientVegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sucrose, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Fructooligosaccharides, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tromethamine, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pullulan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Vegetable Oil, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, T-Butyl Alcohol
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningSerica
HumectantSericin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Dimethicone, Water, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Serica, Sericin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Yeast Extract, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Zinc Stearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Isopropyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Mica, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491
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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinParfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās 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 PropanediolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
