What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingParfum
MaskingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycol Distearate
EmollientAmodimethicone
Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleammonium Chloride
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Glycereth-26
HumectantHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningElaeis Guineensis Oil
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Glycerin
HumectantLauryl Alcohol
EmollientC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
C12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Citric Acid
BufferingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingMethylchloroisothiazolinone
PreservativeMethylisothiazolinone
PreservativeWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamide Mea, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Decyl Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Amodimethicone, Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleammonium Chloride, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glycereth-26, Hydrolyzed Silk, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Lauryl Alcohol, C11-15 Pareth-7, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Laureth-9, Trideceth-12, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycol Stearate
EmollientPolysilicone-29
Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
Amodimethicone
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Cetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialPolyquaternium-11
Polyquaternium-7
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingSodium Isethionate
CleansingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Dipropylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycol Stearate, Polysilicone-29, Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer, Amodimethicone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-10, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-7, Decylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Sodium Isethionate, Hexyl Cinnamal, 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
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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride yet.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract comes from sunflower seeds.
Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed ExtractLinalool 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 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 ParfumPolyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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