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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Quaternium-91
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behenyl Alcohol, Isododecane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Quaternium-91, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Phenoxyethanol, Myristyl Myristate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Fructose, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Sodium Chloride
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide
EmulsifyingLauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coconut Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Glyceryl Laurate, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract, Coconut Alkanes, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide, Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide, Panthenol, Maltodextrin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
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 GlycerinMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
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 SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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