What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Kaolin
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Olea Europaea Husk Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingIsododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Kaolin, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Olea Europaea Husk Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearalkonium Hectorite
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylcellulose
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-6 Stearate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates Copolymer
Polyacrylate-13
Ceteth-20
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Steareth-20
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Squalane
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Water, Ethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-6 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Ceteth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyisobutene, Steareth-20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Phytate, Squalane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, CI 77891, CI 15985, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideParfum 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.
