What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientPEG-30 Glyceryl Stearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningCitral
PerfumingHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingWater, Cera Alba, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl Guar, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethanolamine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, PEG-30 Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Trideceth-6, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Citral, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Tocopherol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyquaternium-11
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientParfum
MaskingHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Laureth-4
EmulsifyingLaureth-23
CleansingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantBenzophenone-4
UV AbsorberDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingSodium Chloride
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingPotassium PCA
HumectantDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-11, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Laureth-4, Laureth-23, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Benzophenone-4, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Arginine, Hexyl Cinnamal, Sodium Chloride, Linalool, Potassium PCA, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalHydrolyzed Soy Protein is a vegan protein made to mimic hydrolyzed collagen. It is created from soy, or glycine soja.
This ingredient is a humectant, meaning it helps hydrate the skin by binding to water. According to a manufacturer, it is also a great hair conditioner.
Read more about hydrolyzed collagen here.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinWe don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Guar yet.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water