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Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Celosia Cristata Flower/Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingVitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMilk Protein
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-22
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-7
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningMel Extract
MoisturisingFragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Celosia Cristata Flower/Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Milk Protein, Honey Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Water, Polyquaternium-22, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Mel Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Vanillin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Mel
EmollientHydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Barley Protein
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Juliana Adstringens Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientTetraacetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningBehenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polycitronellol
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Surfactant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzaldehyde
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Mel, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Barley Protein, Panthenol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Juliana Adstringens Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Glycerin, Glycosphingolipids, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Gluconate, Parfum, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Polycitronellol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Benzaldehyde, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Coumarin, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with several roles: it's a preservative, solvent, and mild fragrance component with a floral scent.
This ingredient has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%, and up to 10% in hair dyes. You'll typically see 0.5-2% in most rinse-off or leave-on products.
As a preservative, it works by disrupting the membrane of microbial proteins. This helps keep bacteria and fungi from growing in your products.
The sensitization picture is actually quite assuring as well:of nearly 71,000 patients patch tested with benzyl alcohol, only 0.21% showed a positive reaction with most of them being weakly positive.
This led researchers to conclude that benzyl alcohol cannot be regarded as a significant contact allergen.
It is worth noting this ingredient is classified as one of the EU's regulated fragrance allergens and restricted to 1% in finished products.
Labels must also declare it in concentrations above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
At concentrations around 5%, localized redness and itching can appear as a direct irritant response and not as a true allergic reaction.
Learn more about Benzyl 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.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidHydrolyzed Milk Protein is milk protein that has been broken down into smaller peptide fragments and amino acids. It has skin conditioning properties.
One manufacturer study found Hydrolyzed Milk Protein increased skin hydration immediately and cumulatively in rinse-off applications.
The most robust research comes from the individual milk protein components; a 2023 study found whey proteins stimulated fibroblasts to produce more collagen I, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans while protecting skin from breaking down.
Be sure to avoid or patch test if you have a dairy allergy.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Milk ProteinParfum 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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