What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientHydrogenated Farnesene
EmollientBrassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningCinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Brassica Glycerides
EmollientJojoba Esters
EmollientSqualane
EmollientHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Tocopherol
AntioxidantCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingJasminum Officinale Oil
MaskingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingAspartic Acid
MaskingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingParfum
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingLimonene
Perfuming2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
MaskingCis-3-Hexenyl Methyl Carbonate
PerfumingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingEthyl Linalool
MaskingTerpineol
Masking2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
MaskingNeryl Acetate
PerfumingAlpha-Damascone
MaskingGamma-Undecalactone
PerfumingMethyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingGeranyl Acetate
PerfumingTetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking1-Naphthol
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingC13-16 Isoparaffin
SolventWater, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Brassica Glycerides, Jojoba Esters, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Cetearyl Olivate, Tocopherol, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Aspartic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Limonene, 2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Cis-3-Hexenyl Methyl Carbonate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Ethyl Linalool, Terpineol, 2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate, Neryl Acetate, Alpha-Damascone, Gamma-Undecalactone, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Geranyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, 1-Naphthol, Ethylene Brassylate, C13-16 Isoparaffin
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeCetyl Alcohol
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate
Jojoba Esters
EmollientLauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
EmollientLinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningPhytantriol
HumectantFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate, Jojoba Esters, Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglycerin-3, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Phytantriol, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Citric Acid, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinJojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersLimonene 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 LimoneneParfum 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