What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Amodimethicone
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningLawsonia Inermis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Laurate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Stearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Oleate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Magnesium Nitrate
Magnesium Chloride
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Dimethiconol, Cocamide Mea, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Sodium PCA, Carbomer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Isopropyl Laurate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Stearate, Isopropyl Oleate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-90m, Lactic Acid, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Amyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-6
EmulsifyingTrideceth-10
CleansingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingAmodimethicone
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Trisodium Hedta
Acetic Acid
BufferingTartaric Acid
Buffering
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Steareth-6, Trideceth-10, Trideceth-3, Amodimethicone, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Trisodium Hedta, Acetic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Cetyl Esters, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, 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, 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.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
