What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Sargassum Filipendula Extract
Skin ProtectingPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingHimanthalia Elongata Extract
Skin ProtectingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
Skin ProtectingMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientPPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
EmollientPropylparaben
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Silk, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Acrylates Copolymer
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lauryl Lactyl Lactate
Skin ConditioningGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Propanediol, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycol Distearate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Xanthan Gum, Glycine Soja Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Glycine Soja Sterols, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lauryl Lactyl Lactate, Glycolipids, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-150 Distearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Parfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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!
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