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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButane
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isobutane
Propane
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 PCA
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningButane
Propane
Isobutane
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-5 Cocomonium Methosulfate
Sodium Glutamate
MaskingHydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Casein
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcid Violet 43
BHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Cinnamate
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Butane, Propane, Isobutane, Cetrimonium Chloride, Myristyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, PEG-5 Cocomonium Methosulfate, Sodium Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Casein, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acid Violet 43, BHT, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, 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.
Butane is a gas derived from petroleum and natural gas. It is used as an aerosol propellant.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinThis ingredient is a low-molecular weight gas using as a propellant in foams, sprays, and mousses.
It is not intended to interact with skin in a meaningful way as it evaporates almost immediately after dispensing and only leaving behind the actual product formula.
If it does somehow make it onto your skin, it is chemically inert and does not penetrate or get absorbed into skin. Safety assessments note that adverse skin reactions to this ingredient are uncommon.
Learn more about IsobutaneMyristyl Alcohol is type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
As an emollient, myristyl alcohol hydrates the skin by trapping moisture in.
Fatty alcohols are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols.
The FDA allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Myristyl AlcoholParfum 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.
Propane is a gas derived from petroleum and natural gas. In cosmetics, its only used as an aerosol propellant (it pushes your product out of the can when you press the nozzle).
That's why you'll find it in hair sprays, dry shampoos, deodorants, mousses, shaving foams, and sunscreen sprays.
It is volatile, meaning it only remains on skin for less than 10 seconds before evaporating. It doesn't really linger long enough on skin to act as a skincare ingredient in any meaningful way.
Hairspray concentrations are between 6-17%.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded it to be safe as a cosmetic ingredient under present concentration and usage.
Learn more about PropaneWater. 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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