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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantOlive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Vp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
Emollient
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Vp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, Trideceth-12, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Amodimethicone
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Limonene
Perfuming
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Antimicrobial
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Sorbitol
Humectant
Citral
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Limonene, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Geraniol, Linalool, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Citronellol, Sorbitol, Citral, Isoeugenol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
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.
Citronellol 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 CitronellolGlycerin (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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
