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Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Mel
EmollientHydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Barley Protein
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Juliana Adstringens Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientTetraacetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningBehenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
ChelatingParfum
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polycitronellol
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
SurfactantIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzaldehyde
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Mel, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Barley Protein, Panthenol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Juliana Adstringens Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Glycerin, Glycosphingolipids, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Gluconate, Parfum, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Polycitronellol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Benzaldehyde, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Coumarin, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Amodimethicone
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Triticum Vulgare Protein
BufferingHydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-15
EmulsifyingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingLinoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Amodimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Triticum Vulgare Protein, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-15, Trideceth-3, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Citric Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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, 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.
Citric 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.
Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 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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