What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingTrideceth-5
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-37
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativePropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantArginine
MaskingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-10
CleansingLactic Acid
BufferingPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningChlorhexidine Digluconate
AntimicrobialSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingAcetic Acid
BufferingQuaternium-87
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingTartaric Acid
BufferingLinalool
PerfumingPropylene Glycol
HumectantLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingParfum
MaskingCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningWater, Amodimethicone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-5, Polyquaternium-37, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Arginine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Trideceth-10, Lactic Acid, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Sorbitan Oleate, Acetic Acid, Quaternium-87, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tartaric Acid, Linalool, Propylene Glycol, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Parfum, Ceramide AP
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientParfum
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
EmollientArginine
MaskingPCA
HumectantGlycine
BufferingAlanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
MaskingHistidine
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Lactate
BufferingIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientHydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantIsododecane
EmollientSilicone Quaternium-16
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningUndeceth-11
EmollientButyloctanol
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantUndeceth-5
EmulsifyingAspartic Acid
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingFarnesol
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Parfum, Ceramide NP, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Arginine, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lactate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Silicone Quaternium-16, Ethylhexylglycerin, Undeceth-11, Butyloctanol, Sodium PCA, Undeceth-5, Aspartic Acid, Citric Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Farnesol, Citronellol, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolLimonene 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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water