What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Triticum Vulgare Protein
BufferingHydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Nonanoate
EmollientLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Parfum, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Triticum Vulgare Protein, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Arginine, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Linoleic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyquaternium-10, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Acetyl Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientEthylhexyl Acetoxystearate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantHydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Acetyl Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Ethylhexyl Acetoxystearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Laureth-4, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Parfum, Glycine Soja Oil, Water, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideWe don't have a description for Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate yet.
We don't have a description for Hydroxypropylgluconamide yet.
Parfum 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 ParfumWater. 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
