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Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Steartrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Isopropyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOrchis Morio Flower Extract
SoothingGardenia Florida Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol Meadowfoamate
EmollientSodium PCA
Humectant
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Manganese PCA
HumectantAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethiconol Cysteine
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Quaternium-95
UV AbsorberPropanediol
Solvent
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantMagnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingCreatine
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyether-1
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingC12-16 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Urea
Buffering
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberButeth-3
SolventTributyl Citrate
SolventDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycereth-26, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Orchis Morio Flower Extract, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Ceramide NP, Dimethiconol Meadowfoamate, Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Zinc PCA, Manganese PCA, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Dimethiconol Cysteine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Squalane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cetrimonium Chloride, Quaternium-95, Propanediol, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ergothioneine, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Magnesium Aspartate, Glycine, Alanine, Creatine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyether-1, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-16 Alketh-9, Glycerin, Trideceth-12, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Steartrimonium Chloride, Urea, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Buteth-3, Tributyl Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum 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.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSteartrimonium Chloride is a preservative.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-12 yet.
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. Stay hydrated!
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