What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polycitronellol T-Butyl Ether
EmollientIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Isodecyl Oleate
Emollient
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientGlyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Polycitronellol T-Butyl Ether, Isopentyldiol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isoamyl Laurate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Isodecyl Oleate, Glycol Stearate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Diheptyl Succinate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylamide
Parfum
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
Phytic Acid
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Hexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Lemongrass Oil
Water, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Coconut Alkanes, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Polyacrylamide, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Phytate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Citric Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Laureth-7, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Panthenol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Phytic Acid, Oryza Sativa Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalyl Acetate, Hexamethylindanopyran, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Pinene, Citral, Lemongrass Oil
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 GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
