What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Oleate
Emollient
Decyl Oleate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-11
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-46
Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingCinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-80
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Phenyl Trimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Silybum Marianum Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Isodecyl Oleate, Decyl Oleate, Polyquaternium-11, Cetrimonium Chloride, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Polyquaternium-46, Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, C11-15 Pareth-7, Trideceth-6, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Quaternium-80, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citric Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, DMDM Hydantoin, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Glycerin
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
EmollientLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Linoleamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Dimethyl Lauramine Isostearate
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-37
Polyquaternium-7
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Wheat Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Amodimethicone, Panthenol, Linoleamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Dimethyl Lauramine Isostearate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-37, Polyquaternium-7, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Trideceth-6, Trideceth-12, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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 Alpha-Isomethyl IononeThis 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 GlycerinHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLimonene 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 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 ParfumWe don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37 yet.
This ingredient is an emollient designed to leave a non-greasy feel. It is also a skin conditioning agent and viscosity modifier.
Skin irritation studies for this ingredient (up to 80%) showed mimimal to no irritation.
One thing worth knowing: this ingredient may enhance the skin penetration of other ingredients.
Overall, this ingredient is a well-tolerated and lightweight emollient.
Learn more about Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateWe don't have a description for Trideceth-6 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
