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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butane
Disiloxane
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropane
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Oleth-10
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-11
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingButane, Disiloxane, Water, Propane, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Oleth-10, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceresin, Polyquaternium-11, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Alcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningOctylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Vp/Va Copolymer
Parfum
MaskingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningAmp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingOlus Oil
EmollientHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPPG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthyl Linoleate
EmollientEthyl Oleate
EmollientCyclodextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingCaprylic Acid
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantCitral
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingHydrofluorocarbon 152a, Alcohol Denat., Water, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Vp/Va Copolymer, Parfum, Aminomethyl Propanol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Amp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Olus Oil, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, PPG-12 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethyl Oleate, Cyclodextrin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylic Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Xylitol, Tocopherol, Citral, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideThis ingredient is a plant-derived protein made by breaking down wheat proteins into smaller amino acids and peptides. It has skin and hair conditioning properties.
People with known wheat allergy or a history of immediate reactions should be cautious with leave-on products containing hydrolyzed wheat proteins.
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.
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!
Learn more about Water