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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCapryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide
EmulsifyingLauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
EmollientGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Quaternium-98
EmollientCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide, Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide, Glycol Distearate, Cocamide Mea, Polyquaternium-7, Phenoxyethanol, Quaternium-98, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetrimonium Chloride, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Caffeine, Biotin
Water
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-91
Cetrimonium Methosulfate
AntimicrobialCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Quaternium-75
Silk
Pg-Amodimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicNiacinamide
Smoothing
Tilia Tomentosa Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Water, Quaternium-91, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Glycerin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Quaternium-75, Silk, Pg-Amodimethicone, Parfum, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Biotin, Niacinamide, Tilia Tomentosa Bud Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilBiotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.
Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.
More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.
Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.
Learn more about BiotinThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
This 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 ChlorideParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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!
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