What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventParfum
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Amodimethicone
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-39
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter
Emollient
Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Acetate
BufferingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Amylodextrin
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Isohexadecane, Propylene Carbonate, Parfum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Amodimethicone, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-39, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter, Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters, Hydrolyzed Silk, Keratin Amino Acids, Sodium Chloride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Butylene Glycol, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Propanediol, Sodium Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Pvp, Sodium Benzoate, Amylodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, BHT
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Isopropyl Alcohol, Parfum, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
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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 a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl 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 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!
Learn more about Water
