What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
PEG-100 Stearate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Ethyl Hexanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Beeswax, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Ceramide NP, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Octyldodecanol, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Parfum, Dimethicone, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, PEG-100 Stearate, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Linalool, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Limonene, Chlorphenesin, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Sap Extract
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Jasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialOriganum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingSteareth-20
CleansingN-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningChlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone, Betaine, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, Carbomer, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Sap Extract, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Steareth-20, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Pyrus Malus Juice
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 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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
