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 ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
SurfactantCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Polyquaternium-73
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Quaternium-87
CleansingIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingJojoba Esters
Emollient
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningAcetic Acid
BufferingGlycereth-26
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEtidronic Acid
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingIsomalt
HumectantQuaternium-95
UV AbsorberTocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycerin, Propanediol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Citric Acid, Parfum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-73, Sodium Benzoate, Quaternium-87, Isopentyldiol, Disodium EDTA, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Jojoba Esters, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Trideceth-12, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Acetic Acid, Glycereth-26, Sodium Hydroxide, Etidronic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phospholipids, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Isomalt, Quaternium-95, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Alcohol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin (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 GlycerinThis ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideHydroxyethylcellulose 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 HydroxyethylcelluloseIsopentyldiol is a synthetic solvent, humectant, and emollient.
Humectants have the ability to attract and hold water while emollients create a thin film to prevent water from evaporating. This combination keeps your skin and hair soft and hydrated. Plus, isopentyldiol does not leave a sticky feeling behind.
As a surfactant, isopentyldiol is a hydrotrope. Hydrotropes help surfactants (cleansing agents) dissolve into water.
According to the manufacturer, using this ingredient with sorbitol boosts skin hydration and helps close cuticles of damaged hair.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about IsopentyldiolParfum 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
