What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Glycerin
Humectant
Quaternium-87
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Indicum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Xanthocarpum Root Extract
MaskingStereospermum Suaveolens Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTribulus Terrestris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantAegle Marmelos Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDesmodium Gangeticum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGmelina Arborea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOroxylum Indicum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPremna Serratifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOrbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTrigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Bacopa Monnieri Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Parfum, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Quaternium-87, Panthenol, Solanum Indicum Root Extract, Solanum Xanthocarpum Root Extract, Stereospermum Suaveolens Root Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Aegle Marmelos Root Extract, Desmodium Gangeticum Root Extract, Gmelina Arborea Root Extract, Oroxylum Indicum Root Extract, Premna Serratifolia Root Extract, Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Bacopa Monnieri Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Gluconolactone, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Coumarin
Water
Skin ConditioningBehenamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Mel
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningCoumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Mel, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Panthenol, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Sorbic Acid, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Potassium Sorbate, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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 AlcoholCoumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinPanthenol 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 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 SorbateWater. 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
