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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Polyether-1
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPerfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Xylitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Parfum, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Polyether-1, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Perfluorodecalin, Titanium Dioxide, Xylitol, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Oleth-3
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingParfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Oleth-3, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, PEG-150 Distearate, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateParfum 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.
Water. 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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