What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingHydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Aphloia Theiformis Leaf Extract
AstringentSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Prunus Persica Kernel Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Pistacia Vera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Juglans Regia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dimethicone, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Steareth-2, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Steareth-21, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Stearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Aphloia Theiformis Leaf Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ethyl Linoleate, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbic Acid, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Pistacia Vera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Juglans Regia Seed Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, BHT, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Rosa Damascena Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Alcohol, Propyl Gallate
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Chloride
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chlorphenesin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Chloride, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopherol, Blue 1 Lake
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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.
Parfum 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 is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
