What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylamide
Parfum
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
Phytic Acid
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Lemongrass Oil
Water, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Coconut Alkanes, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Polyacrylamide, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Phytate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Citric Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Laureth-7, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Panthenol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Phytic Acid, Oryza Sativa Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalyl Acetate, Hexamethylindanopyran, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Pinene, Citral, Lemongrass Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningSteartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Prunus Persica Kernel Oil
Emollient
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Myristyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexylglycerin, Gamma-Docosalactone, Steartrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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 AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 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.
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
