What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
PEG-8 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ceteth-2
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Water, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycol Stearate, PEG-8 Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Ceteth-2, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Myristyl Myristate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Sorbic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Yeast Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Keratin Amino Acids, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Lanolin
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin Pg-Propylmethylsilanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
Skin ConditioningThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Lanolin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Keratin Pg-Propylmethylsilanediol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Arginine Hcl, Phosphatidylcholine, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycolipids, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Ceteareth-20, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Benzophenone-4, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Thioctic Acid, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Allantoin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCitric 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 AcidHydrolyzed Keratin is derived from keratin. Keratin is a large protein that is naturally found in our hair and skin.
Studies show keratin is able to seal broken hair cuticles, helping to prevent split ends and breakage.
As a humectant, hydrolyzed keratin helps draw moisture from the air to your hair and skin. This helps keep your skin and hair hydrated.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed KeratinWe don't have a description for Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin yet.
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 ParfumWater. 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
