What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingMentha Viridis Extract
MaskingOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentSarothamnus Scoparius Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAngelica Dahurica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Leaf Extract
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingThuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Vitex Trifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentAsarum Sieboldii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Sarothamnus Scoparius Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Angelica Dahurica Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract, Vitex Trifolia Fruit Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Hydroxide, Parfum
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract 90%
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDiglycerin
Humectant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Glucose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Angelica Keiskei Extract
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Artemisia Annua Extract
MaskingSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract 90%, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Diglycerin, C14-22 Alcohols, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Panthenol, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Aloe is one of the most well-known natural soothing ingredients, and for good reason. Itâs full of water and has a cooling, calming effect on the skin, especially when itâs sunburned, itchy, or irritated. Aloe also helps your skin stay hydrated and smooth by mimicking what healthy skin naturally produces. On top of that, it contains vitamins and nutrients that support skin recovery.Â
It doesnât protect you from the sun, but it can help your skin bounce back after too much time in it.
Letâs get into the details:
Aloe contains antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, which help fight off free radicals (unstable molecules from things like pollution that can damage your skin).
Itâs also rich in polysaccharides, which are natural sugars that help hydrate the skin by acting like the skinâs own moisturizing agents. These, along with other sugars like monosaccharides, help form a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Aloe works as both a humectant and an emollient. That means it draws water into the skin (humectant) and helps trap it there (emollient), making it an effective natural moisturizer.
Youâll also find a mix of other skin-supporting ingredients in aloe, including folic acid, choline, calcium, amino acids, fatty acids, and even Vitamin B12.
Out of the 420+ species of aloe, Aloe barbadensis is the most widely used in skincare products thanks to its gentle yet effective properties.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ 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.
Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium Hydroxide
