What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Quaternium-60
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Saccharomyces/Nelumbo Nucifera Ferment Extract Filtrate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Pearl Powder
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Quaternium-60, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Dipropylene Glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharomyces/Nelumbo Nucifera Ferment Extract Filtrate, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Pearl Powder, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Lactic Acid, Serine, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Trehalose
Humectant
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sucrose
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Indole Acetic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Cellulose, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Trehalose, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Glycolic Acid, Sucrose, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Prunus Mume Flower Extract, Propanediol, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Indole Acetic Acid
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 GlycolDipropylene 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 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.
Prunus Mume extract comes from the Asian plum. This plum is AKA 'plum blossom'. Plum blossom has hydrating and antibacterial properties.
Plum Blossoms are rich in nutrients, including Vitamin A, Vitamin B, and Vitamin C.
A study from 2021 found this ingredient to inhibit melanin production. An animal study found plum blossom to help increase collagen production.
Learn more about Prunus Mume Fruit ExtractWater. 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
