What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-6
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantEthyl Hexanediol
SolventHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningTaurine
BufferingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Ornithine
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Tryptophan
MaskingGlutamine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Methionine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingAsparagine
MaskingHistidine
Humectant
Threonine
Serine
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Phenylalanine
Masking
Cystine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-6, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cysteine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Silk, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silk Amino Acids, Ethyl Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Leucine, Taurine, Isoleucine, Valine, Aspartic Acid, Ornithine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Glycine, Tryptophan, Glutamine, Proline, Methionine, Tyrosine, Asparagine, Histidine, Threonine, Serine, Alanine, Phenylalanine, Cystine, Lysine
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Trideceth-10
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Trideceth-10, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Origanum Vulgare Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, CI 19140, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit 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.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
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinParfum 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
