What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Parfum
Masking
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Parfum, Oryza Sativa Starch, Glycerin, Magnesium Stearate, Triethyl Citrate, Benzyl Salicylate, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Amyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzophenone-4, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, Panthenol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Silk, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Butane
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch
AbsorbentIsobutane
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingKaolin
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
C12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Butane, Alcohol Denat., Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch, Isobutane, Parfum, Water, Trisiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Panthenol, Diisopropyl Adipate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, C11-15 Pareth-7, Kaolin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Trideceth-12, Glycerin, C12-16 Pareth-9, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Coumarin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateThis 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.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalWe don't have a description for Hydrofluorocarbon 152a yet.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ 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 ParfumTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
