What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Quaternium-87
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Adansonia Digitata Oil
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Polyquaternium-37, Paraffinum Liquidum, Quaternium-87, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Amodimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Parfum, Glycolic Acid, Adansonia Digitata Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil, Trideceth-12, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Benzoic Acid, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Deceth-5
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceteth-12
EmulsifyingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Parfum, Behentrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Cetyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Deceth-5, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Ceteth-12, Cyclopentasiloxane, Citronellol, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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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 water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
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.
Parfum 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.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateTocopherol 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
