What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogen Peroxide
AntimicrobialCeteareth-33
CleansingPhosphoric Acid
BufferingOxyquinoline Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Ethanolamine
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCeteth-2
EmulsifyingPEG-2 Rapeseedamine
Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate
PEG-4 Rapeseedamide
Oxidized Corn Oil
Skin Conditioning
2-Methylresorcinol
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Frangula Alnus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
4-Chlororesorcinol
Rubia Tinctorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-22
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydrosulfite
Tetrasodium EDTA
Haematoxylum Campechianum Wood Extract
Cosmetic Colorant2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole Sulfate
Genista Tinctoria Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCoreopsis Tinctoria Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningM-Aminophenol
Ziziphus Joazeiro Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Taitensis Flower
Skin ConditioningOctadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
P-Aminophenol
Phenyl Methyl Pyrazolone
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientPolyquaternium-53
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Malic Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Ceteareth-33, Phosphoric Acid, Oxyquinoline Sulfate, Ethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Ceteareth-25, Ceteth-2, PEG-2 Rapeseedamine, Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate, PEG-4 Rapeseedamide, Oxidized Corn Oil, 2-Methylresorcinol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Sulfite, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Propanediol, Frangula Alnus Bark Extract, Parfum, Maltodextrin, 4-Chlororesorcinol, Rubia Tinctorum Root Extract, Polyquaternium-22, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hydrosulfite, Tetrasodium EDTA, Haematoxylum Campechianum Wood Extract, 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole Sulfate, Genista Tinctoria Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Coreopsis Tinctoria Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, M-Aminophenol, Ziziphus Joazeiro Bark Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Flower, Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, P-Aminophenol, Phenyl Methyl Pyrazolone, Tocopherol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Ethyl Macadamiate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorphenesin, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Polyquaternium-53, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Glycerin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Malic Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal
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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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDisodium Phosphate is a water-soluble powder used as a pH adjuster and mild chelating agent. It basically holds a specific pH and binds stray metal ions so your product stays stable.
This ingredient is usually used at very low levels and concentrations range from 0.000054% - 2.9%. The CIR Expert Panel states this ingredient to be non-irritating at current use levels.
We don't have a description for Hydrogen Peroxide yet.
Parfum 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 Parfum
