What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolysilicone-29
Parfum
Masking
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArgan Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Cleansing
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
PEG-40
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Silicone Quaternium-18
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysilicone-29, Parfum, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Argan Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, PEG-40, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Silicone Quaternium-18, Butylene Glycol, Trideceth-6, Trideceth-12, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSilicone Quaternium-8
Trideceth-10
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysilicone-29
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Trimethylbenzenepropanol
Masking
Water, Polysorbate 20, Caffeine, Biotin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Silicone Quaternium-8, Trideceth-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-29, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hexamethylindanopyran, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Trimethylbenzenepropanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 CitronellolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the âgoodâ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ 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.
Polysilicone-29 is a complex silicone polymer. It is also known as Silsoft⢠CLX-E.
The manufacturer states this ingredient is a conditioning agent for hair care. The website states this ingredient can help hydrate and repair hair.
It is made up of glycidoxypropyl-terminated dimethyl siloxane polymer, peg-13 diglycidyl ether, diethylaminopropylamine, and aminopropyltriisopropoxysilane.
Learn more about Polysilicone-29Water. 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!
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