What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Trideceth-7
EmulsifyingTrideceth-5
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Alcohol
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Calcium Pantothenate
Niacin
SmoothingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Betula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lawsonia Inermis Extract
Antimicrobial
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Phenyl Trimethicone, Parfum, Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-7, Trideceth-5, Trideceth-12, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Panthenol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Tartaric Acid, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin, Ceramide NP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Lawsonia Inermis Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Diazolidinyl Urea, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-6
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Cocoamphopropionate
CleansingLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate
SurfactantPolyquaternium-16
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 16185
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyquaternium-6, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Cocoamphopropionate, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate, Polyquaternium-16, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 16185, CI 19140, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Corn Protein yet.
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is a water-soluble blend of peptides and amino acids made by breaking down the protein from soybeans into smaller proteins.
It's the most widely used hydrolyzed vegetable protein in cosmetics and it acts mainly as a skin and hair conditioning agent.
The smaller fragments are water-loving so it forms a thin, moisture-retentive film on skin that helps reduce water loss and leaves things feeling softer and smoother.
You'll often see it credited with "firming" or "anti-aging" benefits as well; this claim traces back to lab research like Tokudome et al. (2012). This study added low-molecular-weight soybean peptides to cultured human skin fibroblasts and saw increased type I collagen gene expression + collagen content.
The caveat is that this is in-vitro and oral-peptide research so the only solid, well-established role for the topical ingredient is skin conditioning.
Typical use concentrations go up to 3.5% in mascara but this ingredient is typically used at low levels well under 1%.
It has a reassuring safety profile as well; it's not a skin irritant in testing up to 20% and has limited skin penetration due to its large size and water-loving nature.
Anyone with a known soy allergy should definitely patch test or skip this ingredient. There's also a single case of a soy-containing product aggravating rosacea via protein contact dermatitis, but this is very rare.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinThis ingredient is a plant-derived protein made by breaking down wheat proteins into smaller amino acids and peptides. It has skin and hair conditioning properties.
People with known wheat allergy or a history of immediate reactions should be cautious with leave-on products containing hydrolyzed wheat proteins.
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 ParfumPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is a synthetic, water-soluble surfactant and emulsifier.
It's a "superfatting" agent that helps replenish some of your skin's oils after they're stripped away by other surfactants.
This is why "gentle" and "moisturizing" cleansers feel less stripping than basic ones.
Typical concentrations range from 1-10% and it has a solid safety record. The CIR Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe at concentrations up to 10% in leave-on products.
Dermal application tests at 50% also did not produce irritation in two studies.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe and in vitro studies have shown Malassezia can metabolize it.
Learn more about PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateWater. 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
