What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-33
Mannitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Keratin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pouteria Sapota Seed Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
CleansingGlycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCarapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
Absorbent
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Tri-Hydrogenated Rosinate
EmollientSteartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingQuaternium-18
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Talc
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Triethyl Citrate, Propanediol, Gamma-Docosalactone, Quaternium-33, Mannitol, Glucose, Keratin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Pouteria Sapota Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Ceramide Ng, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Cellulose, Sodium Lactate, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Glyceryl Tri-Hydrogenated Rosinate, Steartrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Quaternium-18, Behentrimonium Chloride, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Talc, Iron Oxides, Mica, Titanium Dioxide
Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Zinc Carbonate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Xylenesulfonate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Carbonate Hydroxide
BufferingMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Pyrithione 1%, Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Zinc Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Blue 1 Lake, CI 17200
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeParfum 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!
Learn more about Water
