What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningStearyl Acrylate
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPEG-20
HumectantGamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningSodium Glutamate
MaskingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingSteartrimonium Chloride
PreservativePEG-10 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventSodium Citrate
BufferingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingDiethyl Sebacate
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingWater, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Stearyl Acrylate, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, PEG-20, Gamma-Docosalactone, Sodium Glutamate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycosyl Trehalose, Steartrimonium Chloride, PEG-10 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Citric Acid, Diethyl Sebacate, Tocopherol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingTrideceth-10
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantGinkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Trideceth-10, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Origanum Vulgare Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, CI 19140, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
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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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilParfum 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 ParfumPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.
As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.
Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.
Learn more about PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilWater. 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