What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAminopropyl Triethoxysilane
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-37
Amodimethicone
Polyquaternium-6
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trideceth-5
EmulsifyingSteareth-20
CleansingVp/Va Copolymer
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-10
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Acetic Acid
BufferingHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tetrasodium EDTA
Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyquaternium-37, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-6, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Phenoxyethanol, Trideceth-5, Steareth-20, Vp/Va Copolymer, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Trideceth-10, Sorbitan Oleate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Acetic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingGlycereth-26
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDivinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyquaternium-7
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Amodimethicone
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Betaine
CleansingPolyquaternium-10
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Laureth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
C12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mea, Glycereth-26, Decyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Hydroxide, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Carbomer, Coco-Betaine, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, C11-15 Pareth-7, Benzoic Acid, Glycerin, Laureth-9, Trideceth-12, Benzyl Alcohol, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sorbic Acid, Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract, Parfum
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
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract yet.
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!
Learn more about Water
