What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPrunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
Abrasive
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Acrylates Copolymer, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Laureth-4, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citric Acid, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
