What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
Skin Protecting
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Methylpropanediol
SolventWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningCollagen
Moisturising
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glutathione
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Mannose
HumectantSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Soluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAtelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Algin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 80, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Pullulan, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propolis Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Collagen, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Soluble Collagen, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Cellulose Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Madecassoside, Butylene Glycol, Glutathione, Niacinamide, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Beta-Glucan, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Tranexamic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Arginine, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glucose, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Mannose, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Sorbic Acid, Soluble Proteoglycan, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Atelocollagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, PEG-100 Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Bakuchiol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingMentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingParfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Betaine, Behenyl Alcohol, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Jojoba Esters, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Arachidyl Glucoside, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Malachite Extract, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Tocopherol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
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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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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 ParfumWater. 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
