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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Acetate
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Abies Balsamea Needle Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Alpha-Terpinene
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Citrata Herb Oil
Perfuming
Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil
Michelia Alba Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Alpha-Ionone
Perfuming
Evernia Prunastri Extract
Perfuming
Anisaldehyde
Masking
Cistus Ladaniferus Resin
MaskingMenthol
Masking
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
Masking
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Masking
Nerol
Perfuming
Benzaldehyde
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Acetate, Linalyl Acetate, Citronellol, Abies Balsamea Needle Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Alpha-Terpinene, Amyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Mentha Citrata Herb Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil, Michelia Alba Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Alpha-Ionone, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Anisaldehyde, Cistus Ladaniferus Resin, Menthol, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Nerol, Benzaldehyde, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Eugenol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingOctyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, BHT, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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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 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 AlcoholGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPotassium 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 SorbateWater. 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
