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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeVp/Va Copolymer
Tilia Tomentosa Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSyzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract
AntioxidantKunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract
Lamium Album Flower Extract
AstringentPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingRhizobian Gum
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientPolyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-80
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventDidecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Propylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Vp/Va Copolymer, Tilia Tomentosa Bud Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract, Syzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract, Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract, Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract, Lamium Album Flower Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Rhizobian Gum, Maltodextrin, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Isododecane, Glyceryl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Diheptyl Succinate, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-80, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantStearyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeCetrimonium Bromide
AntimicrobialLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientQuaternium-80
Squalane
EmollientRosa Canina Seed Extract
EmollientCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantBis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingJojoba Esters
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientGlycine
BufferingAlanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenylalanine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingPCA
HumectantPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone
Propylene Glycol
HumectantIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventSodium Nitrate
SoothingTocopherol
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingCitral
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Bromide, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Quaternium-80, Squalane, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Arginine, Jojoba Esters, Panthenol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Histidine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenylalanine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Phosphatidylcholine, Citric Acid, Sodium Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Nitrate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Citral, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
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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.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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