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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polyquaternium-7
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
C13-15 Alkane
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Quaternium-80
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Laureth-23
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polyquaternium-7, Glycol Distearate, Behentrimonium Chloride, C13-15 Alkane, Dimethicone, Quaternium-80, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Retinyl Palmitate, Sorbic Acid, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-4, Laureth-23, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-10
Hc Orange No. 5
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Polyquaternium-10, Hc Orange No. 5, CI 47005, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholCoumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinEthylhexylglycerin (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.
We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey yet.
Parfum 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 ParfumWater. 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
