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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Surfactant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polyquaternium-59
UV AbsorberC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingSilicone Quaternium-16
Skin Conditioning
Undeceth-11
EmollientGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Butyloctanol
HumectantCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Undeceth-5
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLimonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Polyquaternium-59, C11-15 Pareth-7, Cetrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, C12-16 Pareth-9, Trideceth-12, Silicone Quaternium-16, Undeceth-11, Glycolic Acid, Butyloctanol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Undeceth-5, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Wheat Amino Acids, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Glycine, Alanine, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Angelica Archangelica Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Behentrimonium Chloride, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Angelica Archangelica Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This 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.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinLimonene 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 LimoneneParfum 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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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