What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyquaternium-37
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethiconol
Emollient
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningPanthenyl Ethyl Ether
Phytantriol
HumectantWasabia Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningKeratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Algae Extract
Skin ConditioningKeratin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPikea Robusta Extract
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-10
Silanetriol Melaninate
Skin ConditioningBromelain
Skin ConditioningCaviar Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Symbiosome Extract
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Adenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Lactoferrin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide/Yeast Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Algae Oligosaccharides
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ganoderma Lucidum Ferment Filtrate
HumectantTyrosinase
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Methionine
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Copper Lysinate/Prolinate
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid Polypeptide
Antioxidant
Pantothenic Acid/Yeast Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-37, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Phenoxyethanol, C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Parfum, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Pareth-9, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, C11-15 Pareth-7, Trideceth-12, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Phytantriol, Wasabia Japonica Root Extract, Keratin Amino Acids, Sodium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Algae Extract, Keratin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Superoxide Dismutase, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract, Pikea Robusta Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Silanetriol Melaninate, Bromelain, Caviar Extract, Glycine Max Symbiosome Extract, Papain, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Algae Extract, Adenosine Triphosphate, Hexapeptide-11, Lactoferrin, Niacinamide/Yeast Polypeptide, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Algae Oligosaccharides, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Ferment Filtrate, Tyrosinase, Retinyl Palmitate, Acetyl Methionine, Serine, Copper Lysinate/Prolinate, Glycine Soja Seed, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Pantothenic Acid/Yeast Polypeptide, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
C13-16 Isoalkane
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Dimethicone, C13-16 Isoalkane, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Panthenol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Limonene, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Citric Acid, CI 19140, CI 14700, Parfum
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalHydrolyzed Soy Protein is a vegan protein made to mimic hydrolyzed collagen. It is created from soy, or glycine soja.
This ingredient is a humectant, meaning it helps hydrate the skin by binding to water. According to a manufacturer, it is also a great hair conditioner.
Read more about hydrolyzed collagen here.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
