What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lanolin
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Tapioca Starch
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Creatine
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Lanolin, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, Squalane, Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Tapioca Starch, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Creatine, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Dehydroacetic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Linalool, Benzoic Acid, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Va Copolymer
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientCera Alba
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetyl Acetate
Emollient
Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientParfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Lanolin
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingAcetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Polybutene
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyacrylamide
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Water, Vp/Va Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cera Alba, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Acetate, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Isododecane, Parfum, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Lanolin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Polybutene, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Polyacrylamide, Silica Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide, Benzyl Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateLanolin is a wax secreted by animals with wool, such as sheep. It is a waterproof emollient.
Emollients help soften and moisturize the skin by creating a film. This film prevents moisture from escaping, helping the skin stay hydrated.
Unlike true fats, lanolin contains sterol esters instead of glycerides. It also contains fatty acids and alcohols.
Because lanolin comes from an animal, it is not considered vegan. Sheep secrete lanolin through sebaceous glands to help protect their skin from the environment.
The answer to this question depends on the brand itself. Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment or harm animals. We recommend looking into how brands source their lanolin. Lanolin is cruelty-free if it is gathered without harming the animal.
Learn more about LanolinParfum 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 ParfumPeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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
