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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Surfactant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-10
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Esters, Amodimethicone, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-10, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Alcohol Denat.
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phytantriol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
Emollient
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningKeratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Potassium Gluconate
Skin ProtectingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Parfum, Behentrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Dimethicone, Panthenol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Phytantriol, Butylene Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, Polysilicone-15, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Keratin Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Potassium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCetearyl 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.
A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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