What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingSorbitol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethiconol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Amodimethicone
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Maltitol
HumectantParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Trideceth-10
CleansingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicTripeptide-13
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAvena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Threonine
Leucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingTyrosine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Histidine
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Valine
MaskingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCystine
MaskingTryptophan
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopentyldiol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Sorbitol, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Amodimethicone, Lactic Acid, Maltitol, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Trideceth-10, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Biotin, Tripeptide-13, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Sodium Metaphosphate, Avena Sativa Peptide, Arginine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Threonine, Leucine, Proline, Aspartic Acid, Isoleucine, Glycine, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phenylalanine, Alanine, Tyrosine, Lysine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Histidine, Hyaluronic Acid, Caffeine, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Valine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Methionine, Cystine, Tryptophan, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Ceramide Ns, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Potato Starch Modified
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Methylparaben
Preservative
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Antimicrobial
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Safflower Glucoside
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Cetyl Esters, Potato Starch Modified, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Trideceth-6, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Alcohol, Safflower Glucoside, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, BHT, Sodium Citrate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
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 AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum 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 (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
