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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Oil
PerfumingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
HumectantHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientDicaprylyl Maleate
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantLaureth-7
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingDisodium EDTA
Hydroxycitronellal
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTriethylene Glycol
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeWater, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Curcuma Longa Root Oil, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Maleate, Dimethiconol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laureth-7, Panthenol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxycitronellal, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientDistearoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentCeteareth-20
CleansingParfum
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCetearyl Nonanoate
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientPvp
Emulsion StabilisingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeLinoleic Acid
CleansingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingCitrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingAmyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Distearoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Corn Starch Modified, Ceteareth-20, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Disodium EDTA, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Pvp, Dehydroacetic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Salicylate, Amyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Parfum 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 ParfumPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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