What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAmodimethicone
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-22
Butylene Glycol
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningC10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCollagen
MoisturisingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicGlycine Max Polypeptide
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-22, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Biotin, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientAmodimethicone
Squalane
EmollientVegetable Oil
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Amodimethicone, Squalane, Vegetable Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Parfum
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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.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed 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 ParfumRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term '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.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed Oil