What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingAcrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Disteareth-75 Ipdi
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Propanediol, Triheptanoin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Isethionate, Polyquaternium-7, Panthenol, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Biotin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Citric Acid, Disteareth-75 Ipdi, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Polyquaternium-7
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 75810
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Panthenol, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, CI 75810
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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.
Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with several roles: it's a preservative, solvent, and mild fragrance component with a floral scent.
This ingredient has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%, and up to 10% in hair dyes. You'll typically see 0.5-2% in most rinse-off or leave-on products.
As a preservative, it works by disrupting the membrane of microbial proteins. This helps keep bacteria and fungi from growing in your products.
The sensitization picture is actually quite assuring as well:of nearly 71,000 patients patch tested with benzyl alcohol, only 0.21% showed a positive reaction with most of them being weakly positive.
This led researchers to conclude that benzyl alcohol cannot be regarded as a significant contact allergen.
It is worth noting this ingredient is classified as one of the EU's regulated fragrance allergens and restricted to 1% in finished products.
Labels must also declare it in concentrations above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
At concentrations around 5%, localized redness and itching can appear as a direct irritant response and not as a true allergic reaction.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumPolyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
This ingredient hasn’t been shown in studies to feed fungal acne yeast.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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
