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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Dimethyl Ether
SolventAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Vp/Va Copolymer
Zeolite
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Triethyl Citrate
Masking
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Amp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientParfum
Masking
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Dimethyl Ether, Alcohol Denat., Vp/Va Copolymer, Zeolite, Glycerin, Acetyl Triethyl Citrate, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Amp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Benzophenone-4, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Parfum
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Dimethyl Ether
SolventAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Vp/Va Copolymer
Polyquaternium-68
Nylon-12
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentPolymethyl Methacrylate
Water
Skin ConditioningAgathis Australis Resin
Zeolite
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Avena Sativa Straw Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantArginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientPisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Alba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ceiba Pentandra Fiber Powder
Acetyl Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Ptfe
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrofluorocarbon 152a, Dimethyl Ether, Alcohol Denat., Vp/Va Copolymer, Polyquaternium-68, Nylon-12, Corn Starch Modified, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Water, Agathis Australis Resin, Zeolite, Silica, Avena Sativa Straw Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Arginine, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Algae Extract, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Brassica Alba Seed Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Ceiba Pentandra Fiber Powder, Acetyl Triethyl Citrate, Ptfe, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Benzophenone-4, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Carbomer
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Triethyl Citrate is a fragrance.
Actinidia Chinensis is the extract from kiwi fruit. It contains antioxidants in the forms of Vitamin C and polyphenols.
Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
The "denat" part just means "denatured"; common denaturants include Denatonium Benzoate, t-butyl alcohol, and Diethyl Phthalate. This step makes the alcohol undrinkable (and lets brand skip taxes related to beverage alcohol).
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue to constrict pores and dry out your skin.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is this ingredient will probably not affect your skin much if it is near the end of an ingredients list.
One thing to note:
People with ALDH2 (aldehyde dehydrogenase 2) deficiency may experience skin irritation from continued alcohol use. About 8% of the world's population have this deficiency.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has determined denatured alcohols to be safe for use in concentrations between 0.05% and 12% (depending on which denaturant is used).
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Look for formulas that contain glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or panthenol if you want to offset any drying effect.
This ingredient will trip away your skin's natural oils/lipids that help it lock in moisture. This can worsen dryness, trigger eczema flare-ups, and aggravate rosacea.
Be sure to patch test any product with this ingredient if you have dry or sensitive skin, eczema, or rosacea.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBenzophenone-4 is a water-soluble chemical sunscreen.
It protects in the UV-B range, but is considered a secondary UV absorber. This means that it needs to be paired with other sunscreen ingredients to provide effective protection.
Typically, it's used in cosmetic products to protect them from deterioration caused by UV rays. This is why you'll find it in a lot of products that aren't sunscreens.
Learn more about Benzophenone-4This ingredient is also known by its brand name, Dymel-A.
It is a colorless gas and often used in aerosols.
We don't have a description for Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Hydrofluorocarbon 152a yet.
We don't have a description for Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract yet.
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 “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 ParfumPEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
VP/VA Copolymer is a synthetic polymer made by joining two smaller molecules (vinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate) into a larger chain.
It is mainly used as a film-former and fixing agent. When a product dries, it creates a thin and flexible layer on the skin, hair, or nails. This film helps hold hairstyles into place, adds a smooth feel to skin, and traps moisture to reduce dryness.
Irritation is rare at normal concentrations and it doesn't penetrate deeply into skin.
Learn more about Vp/Va CopolymerWe don't have a description for Zeolite yet.
