What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-37
Amodimethicone
Oleth-5
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientMethylparaben
Preservative
Polyquaternium-11
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylparaben
Preservative
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Triethanolamine
BufferingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-37, Amodimethicone, Oleth-5, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Methylparaben, Polyquaternium-11, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Panthenol, Ethylparaben, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Parfum, Cetrimonium Chloride, Triethanolamine, Trideceth-12, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Tocopherol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Amyl Cinnamal, Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-11
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Laureth-23
CleansingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Potassium PCA
Humectant
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-11, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Laureth-4, Laureth-23, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Benzophenone-4, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Arginine, Hexyl Cinnamal, Sodium Chloride, Linalool, Potassium PCA, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAHexyl 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 CinnamalLinalool 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 Polyquaternium-11 yet.
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 GlycolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
