What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-80
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Glycine, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Cetrimonium Chloride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Quaternium-80, Limonene, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate, Citral, Potassium Sorbate
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Parfum
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
PEG-14 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningDi-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Myristyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Parfum, Lactic Acid, PEG-14 Dimethicone, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Tocopherol, Tartaric Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ceramide AP
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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 a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Limonene 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 ParfumPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
