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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyurethane-14
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene
Dicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingAmp-Acrylates Copolymer
Potassium Stearate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyurethane-14, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyisobutene, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Amp-Acrylates Copolymer, Potassium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sorbitan Oleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Agave Rigida Extract
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-37
Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
HumectantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Agave Rigida Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polyquaternium-37, Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Parfum, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
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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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.
Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate SeParfum 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!
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