What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Farnesene
EmollientSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin/Vp Copolymer
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Methyl Ionones
MaskingEugenol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin/Vp Copolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Coumarin, Amyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Methyl Ionones, Eugenol, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-37
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Algin
Masking
Carrageenan
Chitosan
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-11
Polyquaternium-46
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Nitrate
SoothingPhenylpropanol
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingCinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientWater, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polyquaternium-37, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Parfum, Tocopherol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Algin, Carrageenan, Chitosan, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-46, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lauryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Nitrate, Phenylpropanol, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sorbitan Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Diheptyl Succinate
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride yet.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinParfum 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 ParfumTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
