What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-37
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Vinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-11
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-37, Myristyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Pyridoxine Hcl, Phytic Acid, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Lauryl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Zinc Sulfate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Vinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyquaternium-11, Stearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Eugenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Polyquaternium-37
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
HumectantWater, Parfum, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-37, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sorbitan Oleate, Diheptyl Succinate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sorbic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
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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.
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%.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
This ingredient is a surfactant, making it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Other names for this ingredient include "Lauryl Polyglucose", "Lauryl glycoside", and "D-Glucopyranoside".
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosideParfum 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.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37 yet.
Water. 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
