What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isohexadecane
EmollientParfum
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Stearamide Amp
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Sulfate
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Dihydroxyacetone, Dimethicone, Glycol Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Isohexadecane, Parfum, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Stearamide Amp, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caramel, Maltodextrin, Hydroxystearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 16255, CI 47005
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientVitis Vinifera Oil
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Stearyl Caprylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylamide
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientVegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Polysoyate
EmollientDiazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-8
HumectantParfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingTromethamine
BufferingNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Citronellol
Perfuming
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingGeraniol
Perfuming
Palmitoyl Methoxytryptamine
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit
MaskingDextran
Butylparaben
Masking
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Stearyl Heptanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Vitis Vinifera Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Behenic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Vegetable Oil, Sucrose Polysoyate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Menthoxypropanediol, Xanthan Gum, PEG-8, Parfum, Allantoin, Propylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Tromethamine, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Laureth-7, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citronellol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Geraniol, Palmitoyl Methoxytryptamine, Methylparaben, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit, Dextran, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Tocopherol, Isobutylparaben, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, CI 19140, CI 16035
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolGlycerin (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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateParfum 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 ParfumPeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Phenoxyethanol 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
