What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47000
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Triethyl Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel 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 LimonenePhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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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