What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Onsen-Sui
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Astringent
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOrchid Extract
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Carterii Resin Extract
MaskingGeranium Maculatum Extract
TonicRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingMonarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Onsen-Sui, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Orchid Extract, Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract comes from key limes. It has skin conditioning properties.
Lime-derived ingredients are generally safe for cosmetic use when properly formulated according to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) report. However, like other citrus extracts, they can cause photosensitivity or irritation if used in high concentrations or not handled according to safety guidelines.
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.
Lemons contains antioxidants, which may help with anti-aging. They are also rich in citric acid, an AHA.
And of course, lemons are rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with skin-brightening and increasing collagen production.
The acidity of lemons may work as an astringent for acne.
However, lemons can also cause skin sensitivity due to its limonene content. It can also increase photosensitivity, or sensitivity to the sun.
This ingredient is also used to add a lemon scent to products.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Fruit ExtractDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum 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 Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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
