What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Amodimethicone
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyurethane-39
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Glycerin
Humectant
Quaternium-95
UV AbsorberCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
PCA
Humectant
Acacia Seyal Gum Extract
HumectantAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicNiacinamide
Smoothing
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Behentrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Amodimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyurethane-39, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Trideceth-12, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polysilicone-15, Glycerin, Quaternium-95, Caffeine, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Aspartic Acid, Polysorbate 60, PCA, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Disodium EDTA, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Biotin, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingAndrographis Paniculata Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Andrographis Paniculata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Arginine, Zinc PCA, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Salicylate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseLimonene 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.
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 SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWe don't have a description for Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine yet.
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
