What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Butyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Amp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingPentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingAmyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium PCA
Humectant
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Butyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Parfum, Aminomethyl Propanol, Butylene Glycol, Amp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Water, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Amyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Benzophenone-4, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Butyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Ethyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingAmp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Terpineol
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat., Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Butyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Ethyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Water, Aminomethyl Propanol, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Parfum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Panthenol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Amp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Alcohol, Terpineol, Vanillin, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
We don't have a description for Amp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein yet.
Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with several roles: it's a preservative, solvent, and mild fragrance component with a floral scent.
This ingredient has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%, and up to 10% in hair dyes. You'll typically see 0.5-2% in most rinse-off or leave-on products.
As a preservative, it works by disrupting the membrane of microbial proteins. This helps keep bacteria and fungi from growing in your products.
The sensitization picture is actually quite assuring as well:of nearly 71,000 patients patch tested with benzyl alcohol, only 0.21% showed a positive reaction with most of them being weakly positive.
This led researchers to conclude that benzyl alcohol cannot be regarded as a significant contact allergen.
It is worth noting this ingredient is classified as one of the EU's regulated fragrance allergens and restricted to 1% in finished products.
Labels must also declare it in concentrations above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
At concentrations around 5%, localized redness and itching can appear as a direct irritant response and not as a true allergic reaction.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholWe don't have a description for Butyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Hydrofluorocarbon 152a 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 LinaloolPanthenol 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 ParfumPEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate is a mixture of pentaerythritol, caprylic and capric acid.
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeWater. 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
