What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate
EmulsifyingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientInositol
Humectant
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingBeheneth-20
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract
BleachingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicThymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantSericin
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Squalane, Diisostearyl Malate, Behenyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Inositol, Sorbitan Tristearate, Beheneth-20, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gold, Sericin, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Mica, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 60725
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCyclomethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientCholesterol
Emollient
PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Rubus Arcticus Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFoeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract
HumectantThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ceteth-3
EmulsifyingCeteth-5
EmulsifyingPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingOleic Acid
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantLysolecithin
EmulsifyingPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Glycereth-26, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cholesterol, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Rubus Arcticus Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentylene Glycol, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Polyglutamic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ceramide NP, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Tromethamine, Oleic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Lysolecithin, Phytosterols, Dextrin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Laurate, Saccharide Isomerate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
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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.
This ingredient is also called ethanol or ethyl alcohol. It is denatured, meaning made undrinkable for cosmetic use.
In formulas, it:
Is it bad for your skin?
The answer comes down to concentration. Patch and wash studies have found highly concentrated alcohol-based hand rubs (60-100%) cause less barrier disruption than washing with a basic detergent like SLS. The only measurable effect in these studies was a temporary dip in skin hydration.
Concentrations below 12-15% in leave-on cosmetics is generally well-tolerated. Concentrations above start to see increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and reduced hydration.
In concentrations about 58%, it creates temporary channels in your skin's lipid layers to become more permeable and allow other ingredients to slip through easily.
This ingredient can be up to 80% of the formula in alcohol-based perfumes.
Overall, this ingredient is probably harmless if found lower down an ingredients list but worth side-eyeing if it's high up (especially if your barrier is already struggling).
Alcohol can worsen dry skin, eczema, and oily skin, especially at higher concentrations. This is because it can increase transepidermal water loss and decrease hydration to disrupt the skin barrier.
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
True allergic contact dermatitis to ethanol is uncommon, but be sure to patch test if you have dry or sensitive skin.
Learn more about AlcoholButylene 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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
