What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingLaureth-5 Carboxylic Acid
CleansingSilicone Quaternium-3
Amodimethicone
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-59
UV AbsorberGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
PCA
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid, Silicone Quaternium-3, Amodimethicone, Glycereth-26, Coconut Acid, Cocamide Mipa, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Isethionate, Parfum, Propanediol, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Hydroxide, Trideceth-12, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-59, Glycerin, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, PCA, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Phenoxyethanol, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsostearyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isostearyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-4 Laurate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sucrose Cocoate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Parfum
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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.
Parfum 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
