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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAmodimethicone
Polyquaternium-37
Polysilicone-29
Silicone Quaternium-18
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Caprylic Acid
CleansingXylitol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lignosulfonate
SurfactantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-37, Polysilicone-29, Silicone Quaternium-18, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Trehalose, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethyl Oleate, Caprylic Acid, Xylitol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Trideceth-6, Trideceth-12, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Lignosulfonate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Maltodextrin, Ceresin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin
Water
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Surfactant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyquaternium-37
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silicone Quaternium-18
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingCrambe Maritima Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyquaternium-37, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Silicone Quaternium-18, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteareth-20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Trideceth-6, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Trideceth-12, Crambe Maritima Leaf Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolLimonene 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 LimoneneParfum 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 one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolWe don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37 yet.
We don't have a description for PPG-1 Trideceth-6 yet.
This ingredient is an emollient designed to leave a non-greasy feel. It is also a skin conditioning agent and viscosity modifier.
Skin irritation studies for this ingredient (up to 80%) showed mimimal to no irritation.
One thing worth knowing: this ingredient may enhance the skin penetration of other ingredients.
Overall, this ingredient is a well-tolerated and lightweight emollient.
Learn more about Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateSilicone Quaternium-18 is a type of silicone.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-12 yet.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-6 yet.
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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