What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingArginine
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Abietoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingGarcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Water, Gluconolactone, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Arginine, Propanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Potassium Abietoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Surfactin, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-6
HumectantPEG-32
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Surfactant
Silica
Abrasive
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Parfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-6
Trisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Japonica Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, PEG-6, PEG-32, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Sorbitol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Silica, Beeswax, Parfum, Polyquaternium-6, Trisodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Limonene, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Tocopherol, Camellia Japonica Seed Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 ParfumTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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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