What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isododecane
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Isododecane, Stearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Stearic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Geraniol
Perfuming
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningAzurite
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Calcium Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Parfum, Polysorbate 60, Isopentyldiol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Steareth-2, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aminomethyl Propanol, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxycitronellal, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Coumarin, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Tocopherol, Geraniol, Pantothenic Acid, Azurite, Ubiquinone, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Calcium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Ascorbic Acid, Retinol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
