What's inside
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butane
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silicone Quaternium-8
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-10
CleansingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientPectin
Emulsion StabilisingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCarrageenan
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Algin
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChitosan
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Butane, Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Alcohol Denat., Oryza Sativa Starch, Parfum, Water, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Silicone Quaternium-8, Diisopropyl Adipate, Silica, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-10, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Benzophenone-4, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Coco-Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Pectin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Carrageenan, Sorbitan Oleate, Algin, Xanthan Gum, Chitosan, Tartaric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Butane
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPropane
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Oleth-10
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-11
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Butane, Disiloxane, Water, Propane, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Oleth-10, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceresin, Polyquaternium-11, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butane is a gas derived from petroleum and natural gas. It is used as an aerosol propellant.
This 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideParfum 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 SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
