What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningMyristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingTalc
Abrasive
Bisabolol
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantC12-14 Pareth-12
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract
CleansingLilium Candidum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Velvet Extract
HumectantThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
EmollientNardostachys Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract
Perfuming
Silkworm Extract
Skin ConditioningSantalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningAgastache Rugosa Extract
Antimicrobial
Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningAmpelopsis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Squalane, Paraffin, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Water, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Talc, Bisabolol, CI 77891, C12-14 Pareth-12, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Silica, CI 77492, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pearl Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Velvet Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Nardostachys Chinensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract, Silkworm Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Agastache Rugosa Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Perfluorononylethyl Stearyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Himanthalia Elongata Extract
Skin ProtectingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Desamido Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Proline
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycine
Buffering
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Trisodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Beeswax, Dimethicone, Perfluorononylethyl Stearyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Adenosine, Hydroxyproline, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Asiaticoside, Cholesterol, Desamido Collagen, Proline, Alcohol, Glycine, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, CI 77491, Silica, Trisodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Alternatives
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.
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 preservatives
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 a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerParfum 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 ParfumSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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
