What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Amodimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Linalool
Perfuming
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
ChelatingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propylene Glycol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Parfum, Amodimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, Polysorbate 20, Linalool, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Trideceth-12, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Sodium Benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoceteth-20
EmulsifyingAmodimethicone
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-11
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-37
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
ChelatingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Thiosulfate
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Isoceteth-20, Amodimethicone, DMDM Hydantoin, Parfum, Polyquaternium-11, Trideceth-12, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Disodium EDTA, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Thiosulfate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellol, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
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.
Linalool is a small, naturally occurring scent molecule found in plants like lavender, coriander, bergamot, and more.
It is one of the two most-used fragrance ingredients in cosmetics and added purely for smell. Since it's not used for a skin benefit, there's no "effective dose". Concentration depends on the fragrance load of the product.
The EU requires it to be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Fresh linalool is a weak sensitizer but air exposure turns some of it into hydroperoxides, which are strong sensitizers. Those oxidation products are the actual allergy concern.
Patch-test clinics see positive reactions to linalool hydroperoxides in about 4% to 12% of dermatitis patients depending on country and test concentration.
Resassuringly, one analytical study found hydroperoxide levels in real fragranced products to be orders of magnitude below what induced sensitization in animal studies with no evidence of oxidation building up during normal storage.
The practical takeaway is that linalool is fine for most people but worth avoiding if you have a confirmed fragrance contact allergy or a badly compromised barrier.
Products stored a long time after opening are also the high-risk scenario since that is when oxidation happens.
The scent of linalool is described as floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumWe don't have a description for Trideceth-12 yet.
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!
Learn more about Water
