What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Lecithin
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Panthenol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Lauryl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Amodimethicone
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingChlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Parfum, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Benzyl Salicylate, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Trideceth-6, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Citronellol, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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%.
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 AlcoholGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolHexyl 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 CinnamalIsopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholLimonene 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 ParfumWater. 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
