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Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Quaternium-80
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Panthenol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Quaternium-80, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSoy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Glucose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Stearamine Oxide
CleansingOlealkonium Chloride
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Amodimethicone
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
EmollientXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Xylitol
Humectant
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-11
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Algin
Masking
Chitosan
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Wheat Amino Acids, Soy Amino Acids, Citric Acid, Glucose, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearamine Oxide, Olealkonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Polyglyceryl-10 Esters, Xylitylglucoside, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Anhydroxylitol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Xylitol, Trideceth-12, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11, C12-13 Pareth-9, Cetrimonium Chloride, Arginine Hcl, Serine, Threonine, Algin, Chitosan, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilThis ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholParfum 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.
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
