What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingNigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingUndecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Biotin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Stearyl Alcohol, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Va Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum 100%
Masking
Water, Vp/Va Copolymer, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Aminomethyl Propanol, Carbomer, Sodium Phytate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Parfum 100%
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis ingredient is also known as black seed oil or black cumin. It has emollient, skin conditioning, and perfuming properties.
It is rich in linoleic and oleic acids, making it a great skin hydrator or emollient. Other compounds found in black seed oil include thymoquinone, sterols, and various terpenes; these compounds give it antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Studies show thymoquinone helps reduce oxidative stress and dampens the inflammatory pathways. Combining this with the oils makes this ingredient great for barrier repair and moisturization.
Other studies have found this ingredient to have antimicrobial activity against several acne-causing bacteria.
Learn more about Nigella Sativa Seed OilParfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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!
Learn more about Water
