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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Cera
Emollient
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Tapioca Starch
Parfum
Masking
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
EmollientShorea Robusta Resin
TonicHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Tapioca Starch, Parfum, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Shorea Robusta Resin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Amyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Linalool
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Quaternium-95
UV AbsorberAllanblackia Stuhlmannii Seed Butter
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPropanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentCitric Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Pinene
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Rose Ketones
PerfumingRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ozokerite, Diisostearyl Malate, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Quaternium-95, Allanblackia Stuhlmannii Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Water, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Hexamethylindanopyran, Limonene, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Pinene, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citral, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Rose Ketones
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 also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
This ingredient shows up on a lot of "pore-clogging" lists but there's no real evidence behind that. It doesn't even have a comedogenic rating from an actual study; the numbers you'll find online come from blogs citing other blogs.
Ratings for other ingredients mostly come from a 1980s rabbit ear test. This test doesn't translate well to human skin or to real products because the ingredient sits at a much lower percentage.
Some people still find it breaks them out. So if that's you, definitely trust your skin. Just know this one's based on experience and not evidence.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterHydrogenated Castor Oil (aka "castor wax") is what you get when castor oil is turned into a wax.
Its dominant fatty acid is ricinoleic acid, giving it both emollient and mild humectant properties.
According to EU CosIng, this ingredient helps soften skin, keep oil and water stay mixed, and thickens products.
Hydrogenated castor oil at 30% did not trigger a positive patch-test reaction and is well-tolerated.
Since this ingredient is based on an 18-carbon fatty acid, it falls into the chain-length range that Malassezia can feed on and may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor OilLimonene 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 LimoneneLinalool 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 LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumThis ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient.
The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition.
In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses:
Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine.
Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties.
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