What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salvia Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Polyquaternium-55
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Bacillus Lysate
Skin ProtectingSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil
Emollient
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil
Masking
Daucus Carota Fruit Oil
Perfuming
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPropoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone
C12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingC12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingDimethiconol
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Beta-Caryophyllene
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Polyquaternium-55, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Bacillus Lysate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hexapeptide-11, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Fruit Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Vanillin, Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone, C12-13 Pareth-3, C12-13 Pareth-23, Dimethiconol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Bromide, Isopropyl Palmitate, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Beta-Caryophyllene
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Amodimethicone
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCoco-Betaine
CleansingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicTartaric Acid
Buffering
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract, Amodimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Coco-Betaine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Biotin, Tartaric Acid, Cetyl Esters, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Citral, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneParfum 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 ParfumPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium Sorbate
