What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentMica
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-8
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Beeswax, Persea Gratissima Oil, Synthetic Wax, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfum, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-8, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Water, Citric Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Adipate/Caprate/Caprylate/Heptanoate
EmollientIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecanol, Polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Microcrystalline Wax, Pentaerythrityl Adipate/Caprate/Caprylate/Heptanoate, Isostearic Acid, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Parfum, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolIsostearic Acid is a fatty acid and a structural cousin of stearic acid. It is an emulsifier.
The branched structure of this ingredient enhances fluidity and gives it a lighter, less greasy feel compared to other fatty acids. It helps improve texture and consistency because it prevents oil and water phases from separating.
This ingredient is sourced from plant-based oils like soybean or rapeseed.
Clinical studies found no signs of irritation from this ingredient.
Since Isostearic Acid is an 18-carbon fatty acid, it is in the range that Malassezia can feed on. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
You might have seen sources that this ingredient is comedogenic. The original comedogenic testing on rabbit ear actually tested the ester, Isopropyl Isostearate and not Isostearic acid itself. There has been no comedogenic testing done on this ingredient, but it may be worth patch testing if you have acne-prone skin.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidParfum 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 Parfum
