What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearalkonium Chloride, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Arginine, Lactic Acid, Ubiquinone, Sodium Levulinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Acetum
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Linalool
Perfuming
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningVanillin
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPanicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetic Acid
BufferingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Behenyl Alcohol, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Arachidyl Glucoside, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Acetum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Alcohol, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Citral, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Linalool, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Panthenol, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Limonene, Polysorbate 80, Geraniol, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Vanillin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Myristyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Lauryl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Acetic Acid
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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.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. It is a primary fatty alcohol with a chain length above 12 carbons. A study from 2019 show Malassezia can feed on fatty alcohols in this range, so it may trigger fungal acne in those prone to it.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin (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 GlycerinThis ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateStearalkonium Chloride is a preservative.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
