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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningMauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningCinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingPolysilicone-15
UV FilterKeratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientParfum
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
MaskingCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Isohexadecane, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Polysilicone-15, Keratin Amino Acids, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Citronellol, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantAcrylates Copolymer
Polysorbate 20
EmulsifyingKeratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyquaternium-10
Disodium EDTA
Glycol Distearate
EmollientLinoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
PEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSteareth-4
EmulsifyingPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingPolyquaternium-7
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Keratin Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk, Panthenol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-10, Disodium EDTA, Glycol Distearate, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, PEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Hexylene Glycol, Steareth-4, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Zea Mays Starch, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalWe don't have a description for Keratin Amino Acids yet.
Limonene 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 LinaloolParfum 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