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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate
EmulsifyingDicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-37
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningAlaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingPropanediol
Solvent
Gluconic Acid
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Pinene
Masking
Amyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Ionone
Astringent
Cyclamen Aldehyde
Masking
Water, PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-37, Isopentyldiol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Propanediol, Gluconic Acid, Zea Mays Starch, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Dipropylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Amyl Salicylate, Ethylene Brassylate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Ionone, Cyclamen Aldehyde
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silicone Quaternium-16
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Undeceth-11
EmollientButyloctanol
HumectantUndeceth-5
EmulsifyingStyrene/Vp Copolymer
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Acetic Acid
BufferingSodium Dodoxynol-40 Sulfate
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-50 Shea Butter
Emulsifying
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Diisopropyl Adipate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Silicone Quaternium-16, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Undeceth-11, Butyloctanol, Undeceth-5, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Benzyl Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Limonene, Acetic Acid, Sodium Dodoxynol-40 Sulfate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Linalool, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, PEG-50 Shea Butter, Mangifera Indica Fruit 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.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinLimonene 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
