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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Amodimethicone
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-8
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Gum Base
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Parfum, Amodimethicone, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-8, Citric Acid, Benzophenone-3, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Gum Base
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Water, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Parfum, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Acacia Senegal Gum, Tocopherol, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Glycine Soja Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This 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.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholPanthenol 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 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. Stay hydrated!
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