What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Polyquaternium-37
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
HumectantWater, Parfum, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-37, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sorbitan Oleate, Diheptyl Succinate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sorbic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyester-37
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-11
Polyquaternium-37
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isostearyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cetrimonium Chloride, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Citric Acid, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diheptyl Succinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Isopropyl Alcohol, Lauryl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Polyester-37, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-37, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
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%.
We don't have a description for Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer yet.
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.
This ingredient is also known as coconut oil. It is a plant-derived ingredient with skin conditioning properties.
The fatty acid profile of coconut oil is mostly lauric acid (~54%), followed by capric, caprylic, palmitic, and myristic acids. This profile allows it to penetrate easily into skin, moisturize, and improve dry skin.
A double-blind study confirmed that extra virgin coconut oil is as effective as mineral oil for treating very dry skin. Another study found it outperformed mineral oil for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in children.
Another study from 2018 found that virgin coconut oil can soothe inflammation and boost key skin barrier proteins. Just know this evidence is still only from lab settings and not human trials.
It has also been shown to reduce Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria that commonly overgrows in people with eczema.
Clinical testing shows very minimal skin irritation and no evidence of sensitization or phototoxicity.
Coconut oil gets flagged as a "fragrance" because it has a natural mild scent (not because it's a synthetic perfume). The European Cosmetic ingredient database also lists "perfuming" as a function of this ingredient.
Just so you know, the term "fragrance" is completely unregulated. Some brands still use botanical extracts or essential oils in their "fragrance-free" formulas, but regulatory databases technically classify these under "fragrance".
Coconut oil has a tiny and useless bit of natural SPF. Early lab studies clocked it around SPF 7-8 but a more recent study found the real number closer to SPF 1.2. It also offers no meaningful UVA protection (SPF only overs UVB rays).
The comedogenic rating of 4/5 means it has a high potential to clog pores; but it's worth noting that comedogenicity is highly individual and ratings cannot predict how an overall formula will behave on skin.
Since lauric acid is the dominant fatty acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast feeds on fatty acids with carbon chain lengths between 11-24, and lauric acid falls within these lengths (C12).
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilDicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
We don't have a description for Diheptyl Succinate yet.
Isopropyl 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 AlcoholLauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
This ingredient is a surfactant, making it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Other names for this ingredient include "Lauryl Polyglucose", "Lauryl glycoside", and "D-Glucopyranoside".
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosidePhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37 yet.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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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