What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentLaureth-9
EmulsifyingAlcohol
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingSodium Lactate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Glycerin
HumectantLactic Acid
BufferingPropylene Glycol
HumectantMenthol
MaskingBenzoic Acid
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeParfum
MaskingWater, Polysorbate 20, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Laureth-9, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Lactate, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Menthol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Honey
HumectantVinegar
Glycerin
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Honey, Vinegar, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.
Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
This ingredient soothes skin inflammation by inhibiting inhibiting a part of the inflammation process.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
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 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