What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-11
Panthenol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantCeteareth-20
CleansingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMethylparaben
PreservativeEthylparaben
PreservativeSteapyrium Chloride
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeButylparaben
MaskingIsobutylparaben
AntimicrobialPropylparaben
PreservativeWater, Polyquaternium-11, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Ceteareth-20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Steapyrium Chloride, Citric Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Potassium Sorbate, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-11
Polysorbate 20
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantBisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientOleth-20
CleansingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingGlyoxal
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingTerpineol
MaskingWater, Polyquaternium-11, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleth-20, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Glyoxal, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Terpineol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is a vegan protein made to mimic hydrolyzed collagen. It is created from soy, or glycine soja.
This ingredient is a humectant, meaning it helps hydrate the skin by binding to water. According to a manufacturer, it is also a great hair conditioner.
Read more about hydrolyzed collagen here.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcellulosePanthenol 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 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.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-11 yet.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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