What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPrunus Insititia Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf
Skin ConditioningAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientEthyl Macadamiate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningBisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingAmodimethicone
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Behentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeAcetamide Mea
HumectantPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Isopropyl Alcohol
SolventCitric Acid
BufferingCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantMalic Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeParfum
MaskingVanillin
MaskingTetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
MaskingWater, Panthenol, Prunus Insititia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ethyl Macadamiate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Trideceth-12, Amodimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-37, Behentrimonium Chloride, Acetamide Mea, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Malic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Vanillin, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingAmodimethicone
PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-37
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativePropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientAcetamide Mea
HumectantParfum
MaskingLactamide Mea
HumectantDimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeXylose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLinalool
PerfumingBenzophenone-4
UV AbsorberCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningIsoeugenol
PerfumingFoeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMelanin
Skin ProtectingWater, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Amodimethicone, PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Polyquaternium-37, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Acetamide Mea, Parfum, Lactamide Mea, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Trideceth-6, Behentrimonium Chloride, Xylose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Benzophenone-4, Cetrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Isoeugenol, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract, Melanin
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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.
We don't have a description for Acetamide Mea yet.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
This 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol yet.
Parfum 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 âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ 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.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37 yet.
We don't have a description for PPG-1 Trideceth-6 yet.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate is a mixture of Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate and Propylene Glycol Dicaprate.
It is an emollient and helps hydate the skin.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skinâs lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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