What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-37
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingBambusa Arundinacea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trametes Versicolor Extract
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Abies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyquaternium-37, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Cetrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Pisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Polyitaconate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingMagnesium Sulfate
Polyquaternium-10
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingLactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningKeratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Vanillin
Masking
Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Stearalkonium Chloride, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Corn Starch Modified, Arachidyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyitaconate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyquaternium-10, Phenylpropanol, Behenyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Arachidyl Glucoside, Parfum, Pvp, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Keratin Amino Acids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Vanillin, Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Tocopherol, Benzyl Alcohol, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePanthenol 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 ParfumPolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Water. 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
