What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Amodimethicone
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-37
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Polyquaternium-7
Trideceth-15
EmulsifyingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
C12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingPolyurethane-14
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Amp-Acrylates Copolymer
Fumaric Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Rosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Melilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trisodium Hedta
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-45m
HumectantBHT
Antioxidant
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Dimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Parfum, Polysorbate 60, Amodimethicone, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-37, Citric Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Potassium Sorbate, Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isopropyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-7, Trideceth-15, Trideceth-3, Hexylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Alcohol Denat., C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Polyurethane-14, Lauryl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Amp-Acrylates Copolymer, Fumaric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Benzalkonium Chloride, Trisodium Hedta, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, PEG-45m, BHT
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidParfum 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 Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
