What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
C15-23 Alkane
SolventMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
C13-14 Alkane
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMethylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantRosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, C15-23 Alkane, Methyl Gluceth-20, Parfum, C13-14 Alkane, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Keratin Amino Acids, Bambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingLauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
CleansingHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingAlgin
Masking
Carrageenan
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Sargassum Filipendula Extract
Skin ProtectingChitosan
Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Amodimethicone
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingSorbitol
Humectant
Acetic Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Acetate
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Trisodium EDTA
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Lauryl Laurate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Algin, Carrageenan, Coco-Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Chitosan, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Silk, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-37, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone, Cetrimonium Bromide, Trideceth-6, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Xanthan Gum, C11-15 Pareth-7, Sorbitol, Acetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Trisodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylisothiazolinone, Disodium EDTA
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 and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
