What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serotina Bark Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSodium PCA
Humectant
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingWater, Amodimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Benzyl Alcohol, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Prunus Serotina Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium PCA, Urtica Dioica Extract, Alcohol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningIsobutane
Vp/Va Copolymer
Propane
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPEG-6 Cocamide
Emulsifying
Butane
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Parfum
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Laurtrimonium Chloride
Emulsifying
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Rice Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tussilago Farfara Leaf Extract
AstringentMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Isobutane, Vp/Va Copolymer, Propane, Propylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, PEG-6 Cocamide, Butane, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Parfum, Panthenol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Laurtrimonium Chloride, Limonene, Sodium Bisulfite, Rice Amino Acids, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tussilago Farfara Leaf Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with several roles: it's a preservative, solvent, and mild fragrance component with a floral scent.
This ingredient has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%, and up to 10% in hair dyes. You'll typically see 0.5-2% in most rinse-off or leave-on products.
As a preservative, it works by disrupting the membrane of microbial proteins. This helps keep bacteria and fungi from growing in your products.
The sensitization picture is actually quite assuring as well:of nearly 71,000 patients patch tested with benzyl alcohol, only 0.21% showed a positive reaction with most of them being weakly positive.
This led researchers to conclude that benzyl alcohol cannot be regarded as a significant contact allergen.
It is worth noting this ingredient is classified as one of the EU's regulated fragrance allergens and restricted to 1% in finished products.
Labels must also declare it in concentrations above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
At concentrations around 5%, localized redness and itching can appear as a direct irritant response and not as a true allergic reaction.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractWe don't have a description for Humulus Lupulus Extract yet.
Panthenol 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 PanthenolParfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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