What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Butane
Water
Skin ConditioningVa/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAmmonium Benzoate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sd Alcohol 40-B, Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Butane, Water, Va/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ammonium Benzoate, Parfum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzophenone-4, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Butane
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Isobutane
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzophenone-4 is a water-soluble chemical sunscreen.
It protects in the UV-B range, but is considered a secondary UV absorber. This means that it needs to be paired with other sunscreen ingredients to provide effective protection.
Typically, it's used in cosmetic products to protect them from deterioration caused by UV rays. This is why you'll find it in a lot of products that aren't sunscreens.
Learn more about Benzophenone-4Butane is a gas derived from petroleum and natural gas. It is used as an aerosol propellant.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalWe don't have a description for Hydrofluorocarbon 152a yet.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumSD Alcohol 40-B is created by denaturing ethanol with tert-Butyl alcohol and denatonium benzoate. It is a solvent and astringent.
The 'SD' stands for 'specially denatured'. Denatured alcohol means the structure has been altered.
The 40-B is given by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. This is in accordance to the method of how the alcohol was denatured.
This ingredient is a solvent alcohol.
Learn more about Sd Alcohol 40-BTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
