What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningCoumarin
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Arginine PCA
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Myristyl Alcohol, Water, Parfum, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Coumarin, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Arginine PCA, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Betaine
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCreatine
Skin ConditioningOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-8
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phytic Acid
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingPEG-8/Smdi Copolymer
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Glycerin, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Lactic Acid, Betaine, Dicaprylyl Ether, Behentrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Parfum, Sodium PCA, Decylene Glycol, Arginine, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Chloride, Creatine, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, PEG-8, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Panthenol, Phytic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Serine, Valine, PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer, Proline, Isoleucine, Threonine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Citric Acid, Tocopherol
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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 ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
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.
Propylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
