What's inside
What's inside
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningFarnesene
Masking
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingEthyl Linalool
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Isoamyl Acetate
SolventGamma-Undecalactone
Perfuming
Gamma-Decalactone
Perfuming
Ethyl Decadienoate
Skin ConditioningEthyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol
Masking
Butene
Tetrahydro-Methyl-Methylpropyl)-Pyran-4-Ol
Perfuming
2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
3-Hexenol
Masking
Ethyl Hydroxypyrone
Masking
Methylcyclopentadecenone
MaskingHexyl Acetate
Masking
Benzyl Acetate
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Methylbenzyl Acetate
Masking
Alpha-Methyl-Alpha-Vinyl-Benzenepropanenitrile
Perfuming
PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningMethyl Anthranilate
MaskingTrimethyl-Propylcyclohexanepropanol
Perfuming
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingTetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Heptanoic Acid
Perfuming
Propenyl P-Cymene
Perfuming
Dodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
Masking
Oxacyclohexadecenone
Masking
Pentadecalactone
Masking
5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylcyclohexanol
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Water, Farnesene, Ethylene Brassylate, Ethyl Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Isoamyl Acetate, Gamma-Undecalactone, Gamma-Decalactone, Ethyl Decadienoate, Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol, Butene, Tetrahydro-Methyl-Methylpropyl)-Pyran-4-Ol, 2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, 3-Hexenol, Ethyl Hydroxypyrone, Methylcyclopentadecenone, Hexyl Acetate, Benzyl Acetate, Vanillin, Methylbenzyl Acetate, Alpha-Methyl-Alpha-Vinyl-Benzenepropanenitrile, PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Methyl Anthranilate, Trimethyl-Propylcyclohexanepropanol, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Heptanoic Acid, Propenyl P-Cymene, Dodecahydro-Tetramethylnaphthofuran, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Oxacyclohexadecenone, Pentadecalactone, 5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclohept-2-Ylcyclohexanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Triethyl Citrate, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningEpoxycyclododecane
Perfuming
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Citronellol
Perfuming
Cyclohexylpropanol
Perfuming
2-Methyl-1-Naphthol
Dimethyl Phenethyl Butyrate
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthyl Hydroxypyrone
Masking
Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol
Masking
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingEthylene Brassylate
MaskingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Gamma-Nonalactone
Masking
Ionone
Astringent
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Oxacycloheptadec-10-En-2-One
Perfuming
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Alcohol Denat., Water, Epoxycyclododecane, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Citronellol, Cyclohexylpropanol, 2-Methyl-1-Naphthol, Dimethyl Phenethyl Butyrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethyl Hydroxypyrone, Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol, Ethyl Vanillin, Ethylene Brassylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Gamma-Nonalactone, Ionone, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Oxacycloheptadec-10-En-2-One, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
The "denat" part just means "denatured"; common denaturants include Denatonium Benzoate, t-butyl alcohol, and Diethyl Phthalate. This step makes the alcohol undrinkable (and lets brand skip taxes related to beverage alcohol).
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue to constrict pores and dry out your skin.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is this ingredient will probably not affect your skin much if it is near the end of an ingredients list.
One thing to note:
People with ALDH2 (aldehyde dehydrogenase 2) deficiency may experience skin irritation from continued alcohol use. About 8% of the world's population have this deficiency.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has determined denatured alcohols to be safe for use in concentrations between 0.05% and 12% (depending on which denaturant is used).
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Look for formulas that contain glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or panthenol if you want to offset any drying effect.
This ingredient will trip away your skin's natural oils/lipids that help it lock in moisture. This can worsen dryness, trigger eczema flare-ups, and aggravate rosacea.
Be sure to patch test any product with this ingredient if you have dry or sensitive skin, eczema, or rosacea.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthyl Hydroxypyrone is a fragrance.
Ethyl Trimethylcyclopentene Butenol is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Ethylene Brassylate yet.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolLinalyl Acetate is the acetate ester of linalool and can be naturally found in many flowers and spice plants.
This ingredient is often used to add a scent or mask an unpleasant one in products.
Linalyl acetate is mildly toxic to humans and toxic to fish.
Learn more about Linalyl AcetateWe don't have a description for Methyldihydrojasmonate yet.
This ingredient is also known as Patchouli oil. Its main role is to add a warm, earthy, and musky scent to products.
Patchouli exhibits slight antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal activity from its patchoulol, beta-caryophyllene, pogostone content.
Like all essential oils, this ingredient is a known sensitizer at higher concentrations. This is because this oil also contains known skin-irritating fragrances, limonene and camphor. Limonene and camphor are both known EU allergens.
While patchouli oil holds FDA GRAS ("generally recognized as safe") status, it is typically used at low levels and subject to usage guidelines.
Those with sensitive skin should patch test before using.
Learn more about Pogostemon Cablin Leaf OilThis ingredient is also known as ISO E Super. It is a synthetic perfuming and masking ingredient.
The manufacturer describes this scnet as amber and woody.
According to the EU, this ingredient is a known allergen and some people may develop skin sensitivity from repeated exposure.
Learn more about Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesVanillin is the main compound of the vanilla bean. It is naturally occuring but can also be artificially created.
This ingredient exhibits antioxidant properties but is also a known skin-irritant.
Vanillism is the term of contact-dermatitis associated with the vanilla plant. The sap of the vanilla plant triggers skin irritation, swelling, and redness.
Learn more about VanillinWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
