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Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Steapyrium Chloride
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthyl Linoleate
Emollient
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientSodium PCA
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentAspartic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingValine
MaskingCaprylic Acid
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Behentrimonium Chloride, Steapyrium Chloride, Panthenol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethyl Oleate, Glycerin, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Sodium PCA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Cyclodextrin, Aspartic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, PCA, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Valine, Caprylic Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Xylitol, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Tocopherol, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chitosan
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5
EmulsifyingC12-14 Sec-Pareth-9
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-37
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Acrylates Copolymer
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, C13-15 Alkane, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Chitosan, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-9, Polyquaternium-37, Lactic Acid, Behentrimonium Chloride, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Parfum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Decylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Isopropyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene
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%.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCetearyl 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 AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholCitral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilLimonene 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 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.
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!
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