What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsobutane
Acrylates Copolymer
Propane
Polyquaternium-11
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingButane
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate
PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-25
CleansingBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Parfum
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Isobutane, Acrylates Copolymer, Propane, Polyquaternium-11, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Silk, Disodium EDTA, Aminomethyl Propanol, Butane, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Ceteareth-25, Benzophenone-4, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningIsobutane
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Vp/Va Copolymer
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientPropane
Polyquaternium-11
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-4
Parfum
Masking
PPG-12-PEG-50 Lanolin
EmulsifyingOlealkonium Chloride
Polyquaternium-7
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Isobutane, Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Vp/Va Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Propane, Polyquaternium-11, Polysorbate 20, Pvp, Polyquaternium-4, Parfum, PPG-12-PEG-50 Lanolin, Olealkonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, 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 Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalWe don't have a description for Isobutane yet.
Limonene 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 ParfumWe don't have a description for Polyquaternium-11 yet.
Propane is a gas derived from petroleum and natural gas. It is used as a propellant.
This ingredient is most commonly used in shaving cream, hair products, and makeup.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
