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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingIsopentane
SolventParfum
MaskingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingIsobutane
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningShea Butter Ethyl Esters
EmollientLactic Acid
BufferingCanola Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Linnaea Borealis Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasivePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantSorbic Acid
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Isopentane, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Isobutane, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sodium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Lactic Acid, Canola Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Linnaea Borealis Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
Sucrose
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantColloidal Gold
AntimicrobialAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveWater
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingSorbic Acid
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSucrose, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Wheat Amino Acids, Caramel, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Colloidal Gold, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Water, Parfum, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, CI 77891, Mica, CI 77491
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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.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect our skin from free-radical damage.
Oatmeal also contains beneficial compounds:
This ingredient is created by mixing grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractParfum 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 ParfumPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.
Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.
Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.
Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Learn more about Sorbic AcidTocopherol (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