What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-4 Rapeseedamide
Ceteareth-25
CleansingToluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Polyquaternium-22
Ceteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingDicetyl Phosphate
Emulsifying4-Chlororesorcinol
Amodimethicone
Sodium Hydrosulfite
EDTA
C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7
EmulsifyingOleyl Alcohol
Emollient
M-Aminophenol
Erythorbic Acid
Antioxidant
2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Hcl
C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene
Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acetic Acid
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Ethyl Ester Of Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningPropylparaben
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, PEG-4 Rapeseedamide, Ceteareth-25, Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate, Ammonium Hydroxide, Paraffinum Liquidum, Parfum, Sodium Sulfite, Polyquaternium-22, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, 4-Chlororesorcinol, Amodimethicone, Sodium Hydrosulfite, EDTA, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7, Oleyl Alcohol, M-Aminophenol, Erythorbic Acid, 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Hcl, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5, Dimethicone, Linalool, Limonene, 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene, Lanolin Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Acetic Acid, Methylparaben, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Alcohol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Ethyl Ester Of Hydrolyzed Silk, Propylparaben, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Potassium Sorbate, DMDM Hydantoin, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Disodium EDTA, BHT
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethanolamine
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-25
CleansingToluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Ceteth-2
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-6
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Hydrosulfite
Silica
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole Sulfate
2-Methylresorcinol
M-Aminophenol
2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Hcl
Hydrogen Peroxide
AntimicrobialSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Oxyquinoline Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Pentasodium Pentetate
Phosphoric Acid
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Etidronic Acid
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Keratin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Lupine Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-7
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Ethanolamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-25, Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate, Cocamide Mea, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ceteth-2, Polyquaternium-6, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Hydrosulfite, Silica, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole Sulfate, 2-Methylresorcinol, M-Aminophenol, 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine, 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Hcl, Hydrogen Peroxide, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Oxyquinoline Sulfate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Phosphoric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Etidronic Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Pvp, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycol Distearate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Keratin, Hydrolyzed Lupine Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Panthenol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Polyquaternium-10, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, C11-15 Pareth-7, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-7, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearalkonium Chloride, Jojoba Esters, Beta-Glucan, Glycolic Acid, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cetrimonium Bromide
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 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Hcl 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
Ceteareth-25 comes from Cetearyl Alcohol. (And Cetearyl Alcohol is created from cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol.
This ingredient is a fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier and surfactant. As an emulsifier, it helps oil mix with water.
Like cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-25 can help thicken and create a gel-like consistency.
Learn more about Ceteareth-25Cetearyl 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 AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAHydrolyzed Keratin is derived from keratin. Keratin is a large protein that is naturally found in our hair and skin.
Studies show keratin is able to seal broken hair cuticles, helping to prevent split ends and breakage.
As a humectant, hydrolyzed keratin helps draw moisture from the air to your hair and skin. This helps keep your skin and hair hydrated.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed KeratinWe don't have a description for M-Aminophenol yet.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumParfum 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Sodium Hydrosulfite yet.
Sodium Sulfite is a preservative. Preservatives help prevent mold and bacteria from growing in cosmetics.
This ingredient has been shown to break the bonds in hair, acting as a natural straightener.
It is commonly used in food. It should be noted sodium sulfite degrades both vitamins B1 and E.
Fun fact: Sulfites are naturally occuring in wine.
Learn more about Sodium SulfiteToluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
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!
Learn more about Water
