What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Caprooyl Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Eclipta Prostrata Cera
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentAsiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWine Extract
Antioxidant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Emollient
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Caprooyl Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Eclipta Prostrata Cera, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Oil, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dextrin, Asiatic Acid, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Wine Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Prunus Mume Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-51, Propanediol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Cellulose Gum, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Parfum, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Tocopherol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
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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.
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 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 PropanediolWater. 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
