What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGluconic Acid
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Isoamyl Laurate, Ceramide NP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Caprylate, Gluconic Acid, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sclerotium Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Ether, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingMethylpropanediol
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Squalane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningVp/Va Copolymer
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantBisabolol
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentEthylhexyl Stearate
EmollientTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Methylpropanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Vp/Va Copolymer, Menthyl Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Trideceth-6, Parfum
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholParfum 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 ParfumTocopherol (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