What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Quaternium-87
CleansingPolyquaternium-11
Polyquaternium-37
Methyl Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycine Soja Oil, Candelilla Cera, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Quaternium-87, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-37, Methyl Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Coumarin, Limonene, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dilauryl Thiodipropionate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Protein
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Niacinamide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Trideceth-6, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Protein, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, CI 15985, CI 19140, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Corn Protein yet.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein yet.
Linalool 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.
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
