What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSilica Silylate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45100
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Wax, Pentylene Glycol, Silica Silylate, Titanium Dioxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, CI 19140, CI 15850, Parfum, CI 15985, CI 77499, Water, CI 77491, CI 45100, CI 42090, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cedrol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Protease
Exfoliating
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Desamido Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Dextrin Palmitate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cedrol, Dimethicone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Gluconolactone, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Serine, Squalane, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Alcohol Denat., Propolis Extract, Honey Extract, Protease, Madecassoside, Ceramide NP, Caprylyl Glycol, Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Ceramide Ns, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Phytosphingosine, Beta-Glucan, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Desamido Collagen, Parfum
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. Itās often referred to as a āBotox-likeā ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, itās not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isnāt a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolParfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
