What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyquaternium-11
Parfum
MaskingCeteareth-20
CleansingDimethicone
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientMauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningCopaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHoney
HumectantPropanediol
SolventC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientCarbon
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyacrylamide
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingOleth-10
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingBenzoic Acid
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeLaureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Limonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingWater, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-11, Parfum, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Glycine Soja Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Panthenol, Punica Granatum Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Honey, Propanediol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Carbon, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Steareth-2, Oleth-10, Aminomethyl Propanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantCocamide Dipa
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningNiacin
SmoothingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantThiamine Hcl
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingAcrylates Copolymer
PEG-150 Distearate
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-39
Polyester-37
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlycol Distearate
EmollientBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-7
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Cocamide Dipa, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Biotin, Folic Acid, Niacin, Cyanocobalamin, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine Hcl, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hcl, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyquaternium-39, Polyester-37, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Benzyl Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 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.
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!
Learn more about Water