What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract
MaskingHyssopus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
C9-12 Alkane
SolventCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-10
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhytic Acid
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Behentrimonium Chloride, Lactobacillus, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract, Hyssopus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, C9-12 Alkane, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Stearalkonium Chloride, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phytic Acid, Caramel, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantLinalool
Perfuming
Water, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Linalool
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%.
Cetearyl 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.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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
