What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingAcrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Leaf Extract
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientAleurites Moluccanus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Polyquaternium-7, Cocamide Mea, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Propanediol, Glycol Distearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Water, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Extract, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-10
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyssopus Officinalis Extract
MaskingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
HumectantChlorella Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Phytate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Glycol Distearate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Lactobacillus, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Chlorella Ferment, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Caramel, Sodium Phytate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycol 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 DistearateLinalool 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 âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ 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.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
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
