What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningKeratin
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Amodimethicone
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantHydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPolyquaternium-67
Silica
Abrasive
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Carnitine Hcl
HumectantCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Acetyl Methionine
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Cinnamate
Perfuming
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenyl Ethyl Ether
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride
Antioxidant
Lactose
HumectantPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-11
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAcetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningArctium Majus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCalcium Pantothenate
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ornithine Hcl
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Caffeine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Keratin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Amodimethicone, Beeswax, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polysilicone-15, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Cetrimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Behenyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Citric Acid, Linalool, Zea Mays Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polyquaternium-67, Silica, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Citronellol, Carnitine Hcl, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Cysteine, Acetyl Methionine, Alcohol Denat., Benzyl Cinnamate, Cetyl Esters, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Inositol, Lecithin, Milk Protein, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Arginine, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride, Lactose, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-11, Sodium Citrate, Acetyl Tyrosine, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Citrulline, Glucosamine Hcl, Niacinamide, Ornithine Hcl, Zinc Gluconate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cetrimonium Bromide, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinHydrolyzed Soy Protein is a water-soluble blend of peptides and amino acids made by breaking down the protein from soybeans into smaller proteins.
It's the most widely used hydrolyzed vegetable protein in cosmetics and it acts mainly as a skin and hair conditioning agent.
The smaller fragments are water-loving so it forms a thin, moisture-retentive film on skin that helps reduce water loss and leaves things feeling softer and smoother.
You'll often see it credited with "firming" or "anti-aging" benefits as well; this claim traces back to lab research like Tokudome et al. (2012). This study added low-molecular-weight soybean peptides to cultured human skin fibroblasts and saw increased type I collagen gene expression + collagen content.
The caveat is that this is in-vitro and oral-peptide research so the only solid, well-established role for the topical ingredient is skin conditioning.
Typical use concentrations go up to 3.5% in mascara but this ingredient is typically used at low levels well under 1%.
It has a reassuring safety profile as well; it's not a skin irritant in testing up to 20% and has limited skin penetration due to its large size and water-loving nature.
Anyone with a known soy allergy should definitely patch test or skip this ingredient. There's also a single case of a soy-containing product aggravating rosacea via protein contact dermatitis, but this is very rare.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinParfum 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
