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
EmollientLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Tocopherol
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 ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polycitronellol T-Butyl Ether
EmollientIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Isodecyl Oleate
Emollient
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientGlyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Polycitronellol T-Butyl Ether, Isopentyldiol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isoamyl Laurate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Isodecyl Oleate, Glycol Stearate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Diheptyl Succinate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCitronellol 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 CitronellolGlycerin 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 GlycerinHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLimonene 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 LinaloolParfum 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
