What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylamide
Polyquaternium-10
Parfum
Masking
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Amodimethicone
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Cocodimonium Chloride
Polyquaternium-11
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Polyacrylamide, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Cocodimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-11, Laureth-7, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-37
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningPereskia Aculeata Callus Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Alanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Threonine
Valine
MaskingCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter
Skin Conditioning
Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PCA
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientSodium PCA
Humectant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingEthyl Oleate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
C13-16 Isoalkane
SolventPolyquaternium-68
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium Lignosulfonate
Galactoarabinan
Caprylic Acid
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-37, Isopropyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Pereskia Aculeata Callus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter, Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Panthenol, PCA, Phytic Acid, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Sodium PCA, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Trehalose, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Triheptanoin, Xylitol, Ethyl Linoleate, Octyldodecanol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Ethyl Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, C13-16 Isoalkane, Polyquaternium-68, Sodium Phosphate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Lignosulfonate, Galactoarabinan, Caprylic Acid, Propanediol, Sorbitan Oleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Calcium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Sodium Carbonate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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 AlcoholThis 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 ParfumTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
