What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
C13-15 Alkane
SolventBrassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientYeast Amino Acids
HumectantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Triolein, C13-15 Alkane, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Aspartic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Yeast Amino Acids, Benzyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Panthenol, Sodium Gluconate, Parfum, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Coumarin
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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.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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
