What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingGlycol Stearate
EmollientPolyquaternium-10
Panthenol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Phytantriol
HumectantOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientZingiber Officinale Root Oil
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentLawsonia Inermis Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingSymphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentHoney
HumectantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBenzoic Acid
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyquaternium-7, Cocamide Mipa, Glycol Stearate, Polyquaternium-10, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Mentha Piperita Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Phytantriol, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Lawsonia Inermis Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Honey, Biotin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventParfum
MaskingAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingMenthol
MaskingC12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
MaskingPolyquaternium-7
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingSodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLinalool
PerfumingCitric Acid
BufferingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Extract
AntioxidantCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingTrehalose
HumectantPiroctone Olamine
PreservativeBambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantCocamide Methyl Mea
Chrysanthemum Indicum Extract
Antioxidant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Cranberry Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingPhlox Drummondii Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Flower Extract
PerfumingAlgin
MaskingWater, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Parfum, Alcohol Denat., PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Menthol, C12-13 Pareth-9, Polyquaternium-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-7, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Citric Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Pearl Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Trehalose, Piroctone Olamine, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Chrysanthemum Indicum Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Cranberry Fruit/Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phlox Drummondii Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Beta-Glucan, Potassium Sorbate, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract, Algin
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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.
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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Parfum 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.
Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
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