What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
PEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Chloride, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Cocamide Mea, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum, Hydrated Silica, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharide Isomerate, Bisabolol, Menthyl Lactate, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Farnesol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
Sucrose
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSea Salt
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sucrose, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Cocamide Mea, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Silica, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sea Salt, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-150 Distearate, Cocamide Mipa, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Cocamide Mea yet.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool 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 ParfumPeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilWater. 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!
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