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Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
CleansingHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Sargassum Filipendula Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingSalvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Carrageenan
Algin
Masking
Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningChitosan
Cyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Water, Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Glycerin, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Coco-Glucoside, Carrageenan, Algin, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Chitosan
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
Amodimethicone
Oleth-20
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Triethanolamine
BufferingQuaternium-26
Disodium EDTA
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantDimethyl Palmitamine
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Acetic Acid
BufferingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Oleth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzophenone-4, Triethanolamine, Quaternium-26, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silk Amino Acids, Dimethyl Palmitamine, Sodium Benzoate, Acetic Acid, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin (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 GlycerinHydrolyzed Keratin is derived from keratin. Keratin is a large protein that is naturally found in our hair and skin.
Studies show keratin is able to seal broken hair cuticles, helping to prevent split ends and breakage.
As a humectant, hydrolyzed keratin helps draw moisture from the air to your hair and skin. This helps keep your skin and hair hydrated.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed KeratinParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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
