What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningRicinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Isopentyldiol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ricinoleic Acid, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate, Sodium PCA, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Parfum, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningEmblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Surfactant
Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Polyester-11
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Arginine, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Dicaprylyl Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Polyester-11, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
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.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. It is a primary fatty alcohol with a chain length above 12 carbons. A study from 2019 show Malassezia can feed on fatty alcohols in this range, so it may trigger fungal acne in those prone to it.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHexyl 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 CinnamalLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool 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 ParfumWater. 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
