What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tricaprylyl Citrate
EmollientHeptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingHoney
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Isostearyl Ethylimidazolinium Ethosulfate
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantDistearyldimonium Chloride
Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Simethicone
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tricaprylyl Citrate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Honey, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Lactic Acid, Isostearyl Ethylimidazolinium Ethosulfate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Simethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, BHT, Malt Extract, Yeast Extract, Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Tartaric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Isododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caviar Extract
Skin ConditioningAlaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Amodimethicone
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acetate
BufferingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Acetic Acid
BufferingGlycereth-26
Humectant
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
PEG-4 Dilaurate
Emulsifying
PEG-4
HumectantIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isododecane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caviar Extract, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Jojoba Esters, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Phospholipids, Superoxide Dismutase, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Amodimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Polysilicone-15, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Acetic Acid, Glycereth-26, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Trideceth-12, PEG-4 Laurate, PEG-4 Dilaurate, PEG-4, Isopentyldiol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
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 AlcoholButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCaprylyl 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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholThis 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.
Parfum 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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
