What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Fruit
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-37
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningC12-16 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Amodimethicone, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Passiflora Edulis Fruit, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, C11-15 Pareth-7, Trideceth-12, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, C12-16 Alketh-9, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dimethyl Palmitamine
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Acetic Acid
BufferingPEG-14 Oleate
EmulsifyingPEG-4 Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
PEG-8
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Paradisi Juice
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Water, Amodimethicone, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Pvp, Benzophenone-4, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dimethyl Palmitamine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Acetic Acid, PEG-14 Oleate, PEG-4 Olivate, Sodium Hydroxide, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, PEG-8, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Citrus Paradisi Juice, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Amyl Cinnamal, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Pinene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
This 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.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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.
Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20We don't have a description for Trideceth-12 yet.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
