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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientTrimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingC12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
BHT
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Disiloxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-16 Pareth-9, Trideceth-12, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, BHT, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-4
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningKeratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serotina Bark Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentAcyl Coenzyme A Desaturase
Skin ConditioningTris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingWater, Polyquaternium-4, Propylene Glycol, Pvp, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Keratin Amino Acids, Oryza Sativa Extract, Linalool, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Prunus Serotina Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrolyzed pea protein has skin conditioning and emollient properties. It is created by cutting protein fragments (peptides) into smaller pieces.
According to a manufacturer, this size of this ingredient makes it easy to be absorbed into skin where they strengthen the skin barrier, improve moisture retention, and improve signs of irritation.
One study that included pea proteins in a topical product reported improved atopic dermatitis symptom scores while a patent containing this ingredient suggests this ingredient to support hydration-related pathways in the skin.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Pea ProteinLinalool 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 ParfumPEG-12 Dimethicone is a type of water-soluble silicone. It has skin conditioning and hydrating properties.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient's stability is decreased by strong acid or alkali.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Water. 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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