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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingAmmonium Hydroxide
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Water, Vp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Parfum, Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Aminomethyl Propanol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Trideceth-6, Ammonium Hydroxide, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polyquaternium-11
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
PEG-4 Dilaurate
Emulsifying
PEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Vp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
PEG-4
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chitosan
Bacopa Monnieri Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Polyquaternium-37, Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyquaternium-11, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, PEG-4 Dilaurate, PEG-4 Laurate, Sorbitan Oleate, Alcohol Denat., Vp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, Benzalkonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, PEG-4, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Chitosan, Bacopa Monnieri Extract, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTALinalool 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.
We don't have a description for Vp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer yet.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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