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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantStearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
EmollientPolyquaternium-6
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientBenzoic Acid
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingWater, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Polyquaternium-6, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilParfum 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 Parfum