What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropane
Isobutane
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Polyquaternium-11
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-4
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propane, Isobutane, Pvp, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-11, Propylene Glycol, Laureth-4, Polyquaternium-4, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Glycerin, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningIsobutane
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butane
Propane
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Laureth-23
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPPG-5-Buteth-5
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Maris Aqua
Humectant2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningXylose
HumectantBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Isobutane, Myristic Acid, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Butane, Propane, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Laureth-4, Laureth-23, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, PPG-5-Buteth-5, Limonene, Maris Aqua, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Xylose, Benzyl Benzoate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral, Tocopherol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWe don't have a description for Isobutane yet.
Laureth-4 is created by reacting ethylene oxide with Lauryl Alcohol. It is a surfactant and emulsifier.
Surfactants reduce the surface tension of ingredients so they can mix better. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients such as oil and water from separating.
Parfum 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.
Propane is a gas derived from petroleum and natural gas. It is used as a propellant.
This ingredient is most commonly used in shaving cream, hair products, and makeup.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
