What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyacrylamide
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientPEG-8 Methicone
EmollientParfum
MaskingEthylhexyl Hydroxystearate
EmollientLaureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
PreservativeTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantC10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Propylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, PEG-8 Methicone, Parfum, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77163, Mica, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningChitosan Succinamide
Cetyl Esters
EmollientHydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein
Skin ConditioningPentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Lavandula Dentata Flower/Leaf Oil
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Oil
MaskingSantalum Spicata Wood Oil
PerfumingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeLaurus Nobilis Leaf Oil
MaskingOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
PerfumingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingSodium PCA
HumectantSalvia Officinalis Leaf Oil
Sodium Lactate
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientFoeniculum Vulgare Seed
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingJasminum Sambac Flower Oil
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingPiper Nigrum Fruit Oil
MaskingPCA
HumectantVanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
EmollientVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
MaskingGlycine
BufferingAvena Sativa Bran Extract
AbrasiveRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingAlanine
MaskingMentha Aquatica Leaf Oil
MaskingSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
MaskingHistidine
HumectantSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingEstagole
Geraniol
PerfumingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Yeast Extract, Chitosan Succinamide, Cetyl Esters, Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Lavandula Dentata Flower/Leaf Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Santalum Spicata Wood Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Sodium PCA, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sodium Lactate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed, Arginine, Jasminum Sambac Flower Oil, Aspartic Acid, Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil, PCA, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Glycine, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Alanine, Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Threonine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Limonene, Eugenol, Citral, Estagole, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholEugenol is naturally found in cloves, basil, and bay leaves. It is an aromatic oil used to add fragrance to a product. The scent of eugenol is described as "clove-like". Eugenol is a known EU allergen, meaning it causes contact allergies.
Studies show eugenol possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Besides cosmetics, eugenol is also added as a flavor in teas and cakes.
Learn more about EugenolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein yet.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool 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 LinaloolWater. 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