What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Quaternium-80
Parfum
Masking
Polyamide-2
Glycerin
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Quaternium-80, Parfum, Polyamide-2, Glycerin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Phospholipids, Cocos Nucifera Water, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Caramel
Propane
Isobutane
Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch
AbsorbentAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingAlgin
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChitosan
Carrageenan
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Propane, Isobutane, Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch, Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Kaolin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Water, Glycerin, Sorbitan Oleate, Coco-Glucoside, Algin, Xanthan Gum, Chitosan, Carrageenan, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Limonene
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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.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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
