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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Mel
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propolis Cera
AntiseborrhoeicVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCreatine
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Parfum, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Mel, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propolis Cera, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Silk Amino Acids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-37, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Creatine, Isopropyl Alcohol, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, CI 77891, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Emulsion StabilisingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum
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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 a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholThis 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.
Parfum 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 ParfumWater. 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!
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