What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientParfum
Masking
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningPolyimide-1
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Parfum, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Carnosine, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Polyimide-1, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Capsicum Annuum Extract
MaskingHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
Cleansing
Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone, Isododecane, Dimethiconol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Amodimethicone, Parfum, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Capsicum Annuum Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Coumarin, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, BHT, Propylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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
