What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
AstringentMorus Alba Extract
AstringentVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, 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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeParfum 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 Parfum