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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Dipalmoylisopropyl Dimonium Methosulfate
Disunfloweroylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-70
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides
Emollient
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningLauryl Lactyl Lactate
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citral
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLinalool
Perfuming
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningEmblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethyl Macadamiate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearalkonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Dipalmoylisopropyl Dimonium Methosulfate, Disunfloweroylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-70, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phenylpropanol, Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides, Glyceryl Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lauryl Lactyl Lactate, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Propanediol, Glycerin, Parfum, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Citral, Dipropylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Linalool, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Panthenol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Triethyl Citrate, Limonene, Geraniol, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Malic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Amodimethicone
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingCoumarin
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
CleansingUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Amodimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Stearalkonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Allantoin, Panthenol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Trideceth-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Coumarin, 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, Urtica Dioica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, CI 60730
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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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl 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.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholCitric 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 AcidPanthenol 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 “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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateStearalkonium 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. Stay hydrated!
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