What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearyl Heptanoate
EmollientSilt
AbsorbentSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientCera Alba
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingPrunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingParfum
MaskingSaccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningLinalool
PerfumingMalpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Heptanoate, Silt, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Cera Alba, Polysorbate 20, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Parfum, Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Linalool, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Phospholipids
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Myristate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingOryzanol
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingMyristyl Laurate
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeCinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Leaf Oil
PerfumingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingFoeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantParfum
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
BufferingCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Myristyl Myristate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Oryzanol, Bisabolol, Myristyl Laurate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Parfum, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Citronellol, 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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCetearyl Ethylhexanoate is derived from cetearyl alcohol and sorbic acid.
It is an emollient and helps hydrate the skin. Emollients form a barrier on the skin to prevent water from escaping.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 LinaloolParfum 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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water