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Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAlanine
MaskingArginine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingGlycine
BufferingHistidine
HumectantIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningPCA
HumectantSerine
MaskingSodium PCA
HumectantThreonine
Valine
MaskingSilicone Quaternium-16
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-95
UV AbsorberAmp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Butyloctanol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingUndeceth-5
EmulsifyingUndeceth-11
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingParfum
MaskingWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, PCA, Serine, Sodium PCA, Threonine, Valine, Silicone Quaternium-16, Quaternium-95, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Butyloctanol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Undeceth-5, Undeceth-11, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Glycerin
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
EmollientLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantAmodimethicone
Panthenol
Skin ConditioningLinoleamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Dimethyl Lauramine Isostearate
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialPolyquaternium-37
Polyquaternium-7
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene 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 LimoneneParfum 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.
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