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Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientJojoba Esters
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
EmollientCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientCoconut Alkanes
EmollientKaempferia Galanga Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberPolysilicone-15
UV FilterDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningBHT
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingBenzoic Acid
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCitronellol
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Isododecane, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dimethiconol, Jojoba Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Coconut Alkanes, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Polysilicone-15, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Beta-Carotene, BHT, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentPolyquaternium-16
Polyquaternium-10
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Starch
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientOryzanol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentParfum
MaskingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCitronellol
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingAmyl Cinnamal
PerfumingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Polyquaternium-16, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Oryzanol, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Pvp, Maltodextrin, Parfum, Geraniol, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Eugenol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Amyl Cinnamal, Sodium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolGlycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilHydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Linalool 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 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 skinās 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 Tocopherol