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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Tetradecane
Perfuming
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Oleate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPhenylalanine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Behentrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Tetradecane, Saccharide Isomerate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Lysolecithin, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, PCA, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingDicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Myristyl Glucoside
CleansingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
PEG-20 Soy Sterol
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Acetate
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Lauryl Glucoside, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Phytosterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Myristyl Glucoside, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, PEG-20 Soy Sterol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Parfum, Limonene, Eugenol, Amyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Benzyl Acetate, Geraniol, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
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 mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholHydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a modified starch used to help thicken a product.
It is also used in foods.
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.
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 SorbateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
