What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientZinc PCA
Humectant
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Epilobium Angustifolium Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1
Skin Protecting
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Alcohol Denat., Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Zinc PCA, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Caffeine, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Sodium Phytate, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Limonene, Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Linalool, Alcohol, Sodium Metabisulfite
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodipropionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-10
Dimethiconol Panthenol
Propanediol
Solvent
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Isopropanolamine
BufferingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Formic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Oryza Sativa Extract, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Phytic Acid, Panthenol, Cocamide Mipa, Polyquaternium-10, Dimethiconol Panthenol, Propanediol, Laureth-4, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isopropanolamine, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Citric Acid, BHT, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Formic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneParfum 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
