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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-37
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningTapioca Starch
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Water, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-37, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Tapioca Starch, Propylene Glycol, DMDM Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingHeptyl Glucoside
Parfum
Masking
Sr-(Wasp Spider Polypeptide-1 Oligopeptide-178)
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Mannitol
Humectant
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicJasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantCitrus Junos Peel Oil
Astringent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Heptyl Glucoside, Parfum, Sr-(Wasp Spider Polypeptide-1 Oligopeptide-178), Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycerin, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium PCA, Phytic Acid, Mannitol, Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Hydroxide, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Biotin, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Amyl Cinnamal, Farnesol, Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin 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
