What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantStearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlutamic Acid
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
MaskingHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPanthenyl Ethyl Ether
Histidine
HumectantBis-Hydroxy/Methoxy Amodimethicone
Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Oleic Acid
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeMethylchloroisothiazolinone
PreservativeMethylisothiazolinone
PreservativeWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Glutamic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Histidine, Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy Amodimethicone, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Oleic Acid, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientAmodimethicone
Behentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeCetyl Esters
EmollientIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
HumectantMenthol
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Butter
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningChlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinic Acid
AntioxidantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantBenzophenone-4
UV AbsorberLinalool
PerfumingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingMentha Piperita Extract
CleansingAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeDisodium EDTA
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Isopropyl Alcohol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Trideceth-6, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Menthol, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Limonene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Benzophenone-4, Linalool, Pentylene Glycol, Wheat Amino Acids, Sodium Chloride, Mentha Piperita Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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