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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Amodimethicone
Quaternium-80
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-15
EmulsifyingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningCereus Grandiflorus Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Amodimethicone, Quaternium-80, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, C11-15 Pareth-7, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-15, Trideceth-3, Chlorphenesin, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycerin, C12-16 Pareth-9, Trideceth-12, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Cereus Grandiflorus Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientOpuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientSilicone Quaternium-22
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCoceth-7
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Isopentyldiol, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer, Isoamyl Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Squalane, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Linalool, Glycerin, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Limonene, Parfum, Isohexadecane, Silicone Quaternium-22, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coceth-7, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis 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.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
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 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWe don't have a description for Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract yet.
This oil comes from the seed of the prickly pear cactus. Due to its ability to be easily absorbed, it does not leave a greasy feeling behind.
The main parts of this oil are fatty acids - linoleic, oleic, and palmitic. Other than that, the seeds also contains antioxidants such as vitamin E that help soothe the skin.
Due to its fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed OilParfum 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!
Learn more about Water
