What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Xylenesulfonate
Parfum
Masking
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Parfum, Cocamide Mea, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 17200, CI 19140, Blue 1 Lake
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
PEG-2 Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Amodimethicone
Sodium Methyltaurate
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
PPG-2-Deceth-12
EmulsifyingButylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientLinalool
Perfuming
Polysilicone-13
Disodium EDTA
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Isopentyldiol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Parfum, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-2 Laurate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Amodimethicone, Sodium Methyltaurate, Salicylic Acid, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, PPG-2-Deceth-12, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Steartrimonium Chloride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Linalool, Polysilicone-13, Disodium EDTA, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, CI 19140, CI 17200, Royal Jelly Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Tocopherol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.
CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Parfum 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 Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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!
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