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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Va Copolymer
Oleth-20
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Vp/Va Copolymer, Oleth-20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Sodium Gluconate, Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Limonene, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCoceth-7
EmulsifyingPPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-37
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Allyl Ether
Tetrasodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-11
PEG-12
HumectantSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Nitrate
SoothingGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBertholletia Excelsa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Grandiflorum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhytantriol
HumectantAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Coceth-7, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Parfum, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-37, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, PEG-12 Allyl Ether, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-11, PEG-12, Sodium PCA, Sodium Nitrate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Citric Acid, Benzalkonium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Caprylyl Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Theobroma Grandiflorum Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytantriol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAminomethyl 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneParfum 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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