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Ingredients Side-by-side
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientSqualane
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientTabebuia Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-33
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantIsomerized Safflower Acid
Skin ConditioningZein
Skin ConditioningIsostearoyl Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningDistearyldimonium Chloride
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingBis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientPEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingDiethyl Sebacate
EmollientIsostearic Acid
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingTriethylhexanoin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ceramide Ng, Cholesterol, Tabebuia Bark Extract, Quaternium-33, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Glycerin, Isomerized Safflower Acid, Zein, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Gamma-Docosalactone, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Diethyl Sebacate, Isostearic Acid, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientHoney
HumectantRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
HumectantPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Honey Protein
Skin ConditioningGluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningKeratin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantGamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningMeadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBisabolol
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningPPG-4-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone, Honey, Royal Jelly Extract, Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, Hydrolyzed Honey Protein, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Keratin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Gamma-Docosalactone, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ceramide Ng, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, PPG-4-Ceteth-20, Phenoxyethanol, 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.
Butylene 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 GlycolCeramide NG is a type of Ceramide. The NG stands for a sphinganine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Ceramide NP
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Gamma-Docosalactone yet.
Glycerin 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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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