What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningSteartrimonium Chloride
PreservativeBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCaffeine
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientPolyquaternium-10
Hydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientSalicylic Acid
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantNiacinamide
SmoothingDisodium EDTA
Arginine
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDaucus Carota Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Seed Oil
Polysorbate 60
EmulsifyingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPolygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprae Lac Extract
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCoriandrum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Steartrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caffeine, Parfum, Propylene Carbonate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Arginine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Sodium Chloride, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Lactate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Caprae Lac Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Propylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialSteartrimonium Chloride
PreservativeCetyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Stearyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientMilk Protein Extract
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycine
BufferingSerine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingValine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
AntioxidantPropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Myristyl Alcohol, Water, Parfum, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Steartrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Milk Protein Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine
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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineThis ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
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 GlycolParfum 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 ParfumPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSteartrimonium Chloride is a preservative.
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