What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butane
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPropane
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Quaternium-26
Polyquaternium-59
UV AbsorberButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Paraffin
Perfuming
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Butane, Disiloxane, Water, Propane, Pvp, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Quaternium-26, Polyquaternium-59, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Microcrystalline Wax, Paraffin, Polyethylene, Benzalkonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol
Dimethyl Ether
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1
Skin Protecting
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientCystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingC12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Dimethyl Ether, Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Disiloxane, Dimethicone, Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1, Ozokerite, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-16 Pareth-9, Trideceth-12, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, BHT, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Coumarin, 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 GlycolDisiloxane is a type of silicone.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride yet.
Limonene 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 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.
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeWater. 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
