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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLitsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
MaskingParfum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyquaternium-7
Sodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingPCA
HumectantGlycine
BufferingAlanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine
Water
Skin ConditioningCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
AbrasiveCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
AntimicrobialAcorus Calamus Root
Skin ConditioningCommiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingGlycolic Acid
BufferingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
PerfumingGlyceryl Oleate Citrate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAlgin
MaskingParfum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyquaternium-37
Water, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, CI 77891, Tin Oxide, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Acorus Calamus Root, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycolic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Algin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-37
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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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolParfum 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water