What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingSea Salt
Abrasive
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Chitosan
Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Elastin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Keratin
Skin ConditioningCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Stellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Gelatin
Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen
Surfactant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Myristyl Alcohol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauryl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, Sea Salt, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Pearl Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Chitosan, Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Elastin, Caprylyl Glycol, Keratin, Collagen Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Stellaria Media Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Gelatin, Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen, Soluble Collagen, Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Amodimethicone
Polyquaternium-37
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate
Cleansing
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Xylose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLinalool
Perfuming
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Citronellol
Perfuming
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
EDTA
Coumarin
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentParfum
Masking
Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-37, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Trideceth-6, Behentrimonium Chloride, Xylose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Linalool, Sorbitan Oleate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, EDTA, Coumarin, Tocopherol, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Parfum
Reviews
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%.
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.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinIsopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholLinalool 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 ParfumSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
