What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCalamine
AbsorbentPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Magnesium Sulfate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pullulan
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Propanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 77891, Calamine, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Maltodextrin, Madecassoside, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Magnesium Sulfate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pullulan, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Alcohol, Glycerin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Epilobium Angustifolium Extract
Skin ConditioningAverrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
Emollient
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica Silylate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient is also known as maca root.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Parfum 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.
Water. 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
