What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingDisodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cocos Nucifera Water, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Persea Gratissima Oil, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Caramel, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Inulin
Skin ConditioningPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMel Extract
MoisturisingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sucrose
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningFructose
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Sucrose Laurate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
BHA
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Inulin, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Pentylene Glycol, Mel Extract, Retinol, Tocopherol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sucrose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Fructose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Lecithin, Sucrose Laurate, Parfum, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, BHA, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Linalool
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
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 ParfumSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
