What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Histidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenylalanine
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCarrageenan
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningAlgin
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Chitosan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Polyquaternium-37, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycolic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phenylalanine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Glucoside, Carrageenan, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Algin, Sorbitan Oleate, Chitosan, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Vp/Va Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Vp/Va Copolymer, Propanediol, Pvp, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Keratin Amino Acids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase, Carbomer, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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.
Water. 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!
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