What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polyquaternium-10
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyquaternium-7
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Oats
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycine
Buffering
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialApigenin
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Polyquaternium-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Benzyl Salicylate, Panthenol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexamethylindanopyran, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Jojoba Esters, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-7, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Oats, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zinc Chloride, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate
EmollientPCA
Humectant
Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax
EmollientSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Valine
MaskingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Quaternium-87
CleansingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCeteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingPEG-75 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Behentrimonium Chloride, Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate, PCA, Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Jojoba Esters, Arginine, Polyglycerin-3, Glycine, Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate, Alanine, Serine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Valine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Proline, Threonine, Quaternium-87, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, PEG-75 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum, Glycolic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol
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 and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
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 AlcoholCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGlycine is the smallest amino acid and a key building block of collagen. It's part if your skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
A study from 2022 found that an amino acid complex featuring taurine, arginine, and glycine significantly reduced skin irritation, improved redness, and accelerated the skin repair process.
Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersLinalool 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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
