What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodipropionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethiconol Panthenol
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Polyquaternium-6
Polyquaternium-53
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Formic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Dimethiconol Panthenol, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Trideceth-12, Panthenol, Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-53, Cocamide Mipa, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Formic Acid, Parfum, Limonene
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningMethacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-59
UV AbsorberArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningApigenin
Antioxidant
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat., Water, Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Polyquaternium-59, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Apigenin, Serine, Valine, Glycine, Alanine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium PCA, PCA, Sodium Lactate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Parfum, Limonene, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium 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 EDTALimonene 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 LimonenePanthenol 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 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!
Learn more about Water
