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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsobutane
Polyquaternium-4
Polyquaternium-68
Polyvinylcaprolactam
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propane
PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate
SurfactantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butane
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Disodium EDTA
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingLinalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Water, Isobutane, Polyquaternium-4, Polyquaternium-68, Polyvinylcaprolactam, Polysorbate 20, Propane, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Amodimethicone, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, DMDM Hydantoin, Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate, Panthenol, Butane, Benzyl Benzoate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Benzophenone-4, Disodium EDTA, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Keratin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a low-molecular weight gas using as a propellant in foams, sprays, and mousses.
It is not intended to interact with skin in a meaningful way as it evaporates almost immediately after dispensing and only leaving behind the actual product formula.
If it does somehow make it onto your skin, it is chemically inert and does not penetrate or get absorbed into skin. Safety assessments note that adverse skin reactions to this ingredient are uncommon.
Learn more about IsobutanePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumWe don't have a description for Polyquaternium-4 yet.
Propane is a gas derived from petroleum and natural gas. In cosmetics, its only used as an aerosol propellant (it pushes your product out of the can when you press the nozzle).
That's why you'll find it in hair sprays, dry shampoos, deodorants, mousses, shaving foams, and sunscreen sprays.
It is volatile, meaning it only remains on skin for less than 10 seconds before evaporating. It doesn't really linger long enough on skin to act as a skincare ingredient in any meaningful way.
Hairspray concentrations are between 6-17%.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded it to be safe as a cosmetic ingredient under present concentration and usage.
Learn more about PropaneWater. 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
