What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Colloidal Oatmeal Extract
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Steareth-20
CleansingPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientHydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Polyquaternium-47
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Colloidal Oatmeal Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Steareth-20, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-47, Polyquaternium-37, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Water, Isopropyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-37
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Protein
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Keratin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyquaternium-37, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Powder, Triticum Vulgare Protein, Dehydroacetic Acid, Maltodextrin, Keratin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, CI 19140, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumWe don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37 yet.
We don't have a description for PPG-1 Trideceth-6 yet.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate is a mixture of Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate and Propylene Glycol Dicaprate.
It is an emollient and helps hydate the skin.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
