What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Ceteareth-25
CleansingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
PEG-40 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-8 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Vp/Va Copolymer
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingCetyl Acetate
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Stearate
Emollient
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTetrasodium EDTA
PEG-4 Dilaurate
Emulsifying
PEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
PEG-4
HumectantIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Laurtrimonium Chloride
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Oleyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Beeswax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Pvp, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Ceteareth-25, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-40 Castor Oil, PEG-8 Beeswax, Vp/Va Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Cetyl Acetate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Tridecyl Stearate, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tetrasodium EDTA, PEG-4 Dilaurate, PEG-4 Laurate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, PEG-4, Isopropyl Alcohol, Laurtrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningLanolin Wax
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Ceteareth-25
CleansingVp/Va Copolymer
Triethanolamine
BufferingBenzophenone-3
UV Absorber
PEG-40 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningDiazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientPropylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
PEG-8 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Water, Lanolin Wax, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Pvp, Propylene Glycol, Tribehenin, Ceteareth-25, Vp/Va Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Benzophenone-3, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Diazolidinyl Urea, Urtica Dioica Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, PEG-8 Beeswax
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent derived from adipic acid and a mixture of fatty acids. It is often called a lanolin substitute.
As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Due to its fatty acid base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Ceteareth-25 comes from Cetearyl Alcohol. (And Cetearyl Alcohol is created from cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol.
This ingredient is a fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier and surfactant. As an emulsifier, it helps oil mix with water.
Like cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-25 can help thicken and create a gel-like consistency.
Learn more about Ceteareth-25Parfum 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-40 Castor Oil is a peg (polyethylene glycol) derivative of castor oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
PEG-8 Beeswax isn't fungal acne safe.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolPvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineWe don't have a description for Vp/Va 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
