What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV AbsorberHomosalate
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTriacontanyl Pvp
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
SolventSilica
AbrasiveEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAcrylates Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantLinalool
PerfumingTriethanolamine
BufferingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCitronellol
PerfumingWater, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Triacontanyl Pvp, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Silica, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linalool, Triethanolamine, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamide DEA
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventGlycolic Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamide DEA, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, CI 42090, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, CI 19140, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTALinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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