What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
Masking
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, DMDM Hydantoin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientNylon-12
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylamide
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-68
Bleaching
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Oleate
CleansingWater, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Methicone, Pentylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Myristyl Myristate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Nylon-12, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, BHT, Titanium Dioxide, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Alpha-Arbutin, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Oligopeptide-68, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Oleate
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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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum 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 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
