What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientCeteareth-20
CleansingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDiazolidinyl Urea
PreservativePropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningAminopropyl Dimethicone
Parfum
MaskingDimethiconol
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialDipropylene Glycol
HumectantQuaternium-91
Cetrimonium Methosulfate
AntimicrobialButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingLactic Acid
BufferingMalic Acid
BufferingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
PreservativeGeraniol
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Stearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Propylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Dimethiconol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Quaternium-91, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexyl Cinnamal, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventCoco-Caprylate
EmollientBis-(Isostearoyl/Oleoyl Isopropyl) Dimonium Methosulfate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningDistearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Nonanoate
EmollientSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
HumectantTriticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeCananga Odorata Flower Oil
MaskingLinoleic Acid
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCinnamomum Cassia Bark
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMichelia Alba Flower Oil
MaskingCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingEugenol
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingFarnesol
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate, Bis-(Isostearoyl/Oleoyl Isopropyl) Dimonium Methosulfate, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Inulin, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Linoleic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Linalool, Pentylene Glycol, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Eugenol, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolLimonene 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 LinaloolWater. 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