What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Parfum
Masking
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Laureth-3
EmulsifyingLaureth-23
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-7
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
C12-15 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
Skin Conditioning
Fumaric Acid
BufferingXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Milk Protein Extract
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Alanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Soy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningRice Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Oat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Myristyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Parfum, Steartrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Laureth-3, Laureth-23, Polyquaternium-7, Panthenol, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, C12-15 Pareth-3, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Collagen Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Fumaric Acid, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Glycine, Isopropyl Alcohol, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Silk, Milk Protein Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Propanediol, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Soy Amino Acids, Wheat Amino Acids, Rice Amino Acids, Oat Amino Acids
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia/Tetraphylla Seed Oil
Emollient
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olus Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia/Tetraphylla Seed Oil, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Olus Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 DimethiconeIsopropyl Myristate is an ester made by combining isopropyl alcohol with myristic acid.
It is primarily an emollient and penetration enhancer that gives products a lightweight, silky feel without the heaviness of oils.
This ingredient is generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating, and has low absorption potential.
You might have heard that this ingredient clogs pores. This reputation comes from the older rabbit ear studies which are more sensitive than human skin to clogging.
Dermatologist Dr. Zoe Draelos has also confirmed in a peer-reviewed paper that products containing comedogenic ingredients are not necessarily comedogenic themselves.
A small subset of people (~2%) may experience contact sensitivity so patch testing is a reasonable idea if you have reactive skin.
Since this ingredient is an ester of myristic acid (a C14 fatty acid), it falls within the carbon chain range that is known to feed Malassezia. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristateParfum 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.
