What's inside
What's inside
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Rice Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Propanediol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Aspergillus Ferment, Arginine, Rice Amino Acids, Persea Gratissima Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingSericin
Skin ConditioningCocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Orbignya Cohune Seed Oil
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-59
UV AbsorberPolyquaternium-7
Amodimethicone
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingPei-10
C20-40 Pareth-10
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
PEG-40/PPG-8 Methylaminopropyl/Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sericin, Cocamide Mea, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Orbignya Cohune Seed Oil, Ceramide Ng, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-59, Polyquaternium-7, Amodimethicone, Lauryl Laurate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycol Stearate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trideceth-12, Pei-10, C20-40 Pareth-10, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, PEG-40/PPG-8 Methylaminopropyl/Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This 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%.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinParfum 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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