What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientSteareth-2
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSteareth-21
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Canola Oil
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientCetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-8
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Steareth-2, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Steareth-21, Stearic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Canola Oil, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-8, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Ceramide EOP, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene, Parfum
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 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 ParfumSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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!
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