What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Amodimethicone
Methoxy PEG/PPG-7/3 Aminopropyl Dimethicone
C11-15 Pareth-5
EmulsifyingC11-15 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingTriethylene Glycol
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acetic Acid
BufferingDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Nitrate
Magnesium Chloride
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Parfum, Amodimethicone, Methoxy PEG/PPG-7/3 Aminopropyl Dimethicone, C11-15 Pareth-5, C11-15 Pareth-9, Triethylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetic Acid, Decylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Glycerin, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Urea, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Trehalose, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Lactate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dipalmoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
Parfum
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTriethylene Glycol
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-5 Cocomonium Methosulfate
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Magnesium Nitrate
Magnesium Chloride
Sodium Glutamate
MaskingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Casein
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dipalmoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Parfum, Dipropylene Glycol, Triethylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-5 Cocomonium Methosulfate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Casein, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCetearyl 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 AlcoholThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Chloride yet.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Nitrate yet.
MCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.
Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.
MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI). Other names for this mixture include Kathon CG and Euxyl K 100.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.
Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylisothiazolinoneParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propylene 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 GlycolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTriethylene Glycol is a fragrance.
Water. 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
