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Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-37
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPhalaenopsis Amabilis Extract
HumectantTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Glauca Fruit Extract
HumectantMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPodocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Tyrosine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Methionine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Asparagine
MaskingCysteine
Antioxidant
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningTryptophan
MaskingSodium Lactate
Buffering
PCA
Humectant
Apigenin
Antioxidant
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Jojoba Alcohol
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Jojobate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Sodium Phytate
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-37, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Phalaenopsis Amabilis Extract, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract, Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Glutamic Acid, Tyrosine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Lysine Hcl, Methionine, Leucine, Sodium PCA, Asparagine, Cysteine, Glutamine, Tryptophan, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Apigenin, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Oleanolic Acid, Glycerin, Jojoba Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Ceramide Ng, Isopropyl Jojobate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Lauryl Glucoside, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 60, Polysilicone-15, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Sodium Phytate, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Acetamide Mea
HumectantCanola Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Allium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialLamium Album Flower Extract
AstringentNasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract
Masking
Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Acrylates Copolymer
Polyquaternium-37
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Behentrimonium Chloride, Acetamide Mea, Canola Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Lamium Album Flower Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Citric Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyquaternium-37, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal
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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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidLinalool 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.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37 yet.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWe don't have a description for PPG-1 Trideceth-6 yet.
This ingredient is an emollient designed to leave a non-greasy feel. It is also a skin conditioning agent and viscosity modifier.
Skin irritation studies for this ingredient (up to 80%) showed mimimal to no irritation.
One thing worth knowing: this ingredient may enhance the skin penetration of other ingredients.
Overall, this ingredient is a well-tolerated and lightweight emollient.
Learn more about Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateWater. 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!
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