What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Citrus Depressa Peel Extract
HumectantAlpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide
AbsorbentPsidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Beta-Caryophyllene
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Pinene
Masking
Terpineol
Masking
Turpentine
Perfuming
Terpinolene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Citrus Depressa Peel Extract, Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Cellulose Gum, Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Arginine, Lauryl Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Tocopherol, Silica, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Beta-Caryophyllene, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Geranyl Acetate, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Terpineol, Turpentine, Terpinolene, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oleyl Erucate
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Flower Water
Skin ConditioningFaex
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleyl Erucate, Camellia Japonica Flower Water, Faex, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Carbomer, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Triheptanoin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, CI 42090
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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the âgoodâ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
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 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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
Itâs 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 (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 skinâs 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
