What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingDimethicone Propyl Pg-Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Arginine
Masking
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Dimethicone Propyl Pg-Betaine, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-7, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Arginine, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Phosphatidylcholine, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Charcoal Powder, Arginine Hcl, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ceteareth-33
CleansingHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Amodimethicone
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingCoumarin
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteareth-33, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Octyldodecanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Trideceth-6, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Citric Acid, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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 Alpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCitronellol 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 CitronellolParfum 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
