What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Amodimethicone
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-39
PEG-75
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDiglucosyl Gallic Acid
Dicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Pyrophosphate
BufferingIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water, Sorbitol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil, Stearyl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Steartrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Glycolic Acid, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-39, PEG-75, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Isopentyldiol, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol Denat.
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Juglans Regia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Bark/Fruit Extract
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Pinus Strobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEchinacea Angustifolia Extract
MoisturisingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyquaternium-44
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Parfum, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Juglans Regia Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Bark/Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Pinus Strobus Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyquaternium-44, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citric Acid
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
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%.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseParfum 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
