What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentXylitol
Humectant
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicLinalool
Perfuming
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Propanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Xylitol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Gluconate, Glucose, Parfum, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tocopherol, Cellulose Gum, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Linalool, Adenosine, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Citronellol, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Benzoic Acid, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Decyl Glucoside, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Parfum, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, CI 19140, CI 14700
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinLimonene 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 LimoneneParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
