What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBehenic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Aminobutyric Acid
Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Velvet Extract
HumectantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingCordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
PEG-75
HumectantPEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Glycereth-20
HumectantFraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningEscin
TonicArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTrisodium EDTA
Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRuscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentPopulus Nigra Bark/Bud/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Potassium Citrate
BufferingSilanetriol
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, C14-22 Alcohols, Panthenol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Behenic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Ceramide NP, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Stearic Acid, Aminobutyric Acid, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Parfum, Dimethiconol, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Velvet Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tromethamine, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, PEG-75, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Myristic Acid, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Glycereth-20, Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Glycolipids, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Escin, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mica, CI 77891, Trisodium EDTA, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Populus Nigra Bark/Bud/Leaf/Twig Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Centella Asiatica Extract, CI 77491, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Potassium Citrate, Silanetriol, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventMeadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Propionate
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Swertia Chirata Leaf Extract
AstringentUrea
Buffering
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Glycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pvm/Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer
PEG-8
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Retinyl Propionate, Retinol, Swertia Chirata Leaf Extract, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Glycine Soja Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Pvp, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pvm/Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer, PEG-8, Carbomer, Sodium Bisulfite, Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, CI 77891, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 14700, CI 19140
Alternatives
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Glycerin 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 “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 ParfumWater. 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
