What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tabebuia Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-33
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Isomerized Safflower Acid
Skin ConditioningZein
Skin ConditioningIsostearoyl Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningDistearyldimonium Chloride
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientPEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Diethyl Sebacate
EmollientIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Triethylhexanoin, 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
Water
Skin ConditioningLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Myristyl Betaine
CleansingPPG-7
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-47
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Honey
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters
CleansingDiethyl Sebacate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Glucoside
CleansingHydrolyzed Honey Protein
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantKeratin
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningWater, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Glycerin, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Parfum, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Myristyl Betaine, PPG-7, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-47, Menthol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Honey, Arginine, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters, Diethyl Sebacate, Butylene Glycol, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Honey Extract, CI 19140, Coco-Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Honey Protein, Royal Jelly Extract, CI 17200, Keratin, Propolis Extract, Gamma-Docosalactone
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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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidWe don't have a description for Diethyl Sebacate yet.
We 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.
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
