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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Phyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone/Morpholinomethyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Trideceth-5
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Quaternium-95
UV AbsorberDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Phyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract, Amodimethicone/Morpholinomethyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Lactic Acid, Trideceth-5, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Quaternium-95, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Parfum, CI 47005, CI 61570, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 75810
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Brassica Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate, Panthenol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, CI 75810
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 preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Cetearyl 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.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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
