What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetyl Esters
EmollientAmodimethicone
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientParfum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAmyl Cinnamal
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Esters, Amodimethicone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Behentrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-6, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Coumarin, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Amyl Cinnamal, Citral, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientAmodimethicone
Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate
PEG-7 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Butylene Glycol
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientLaureth-7
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyester-11
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingTrideceth-15
EmulsifyingAlgin
MaskingBenzophenone-4
UV AbsorberCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingNiacinamide
SmoothingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Phosphate
BufferingPullulan
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningSerine
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantUrea
BufferingWater, Alcohol Denat., Cetearyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate, PEG-7 Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Laureth-7, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Polyester-11, Polysorbate 20, Trideceth-3, Trideceth-15, Algin, Benzophenone-4, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Phosphate, Pullulan, Rose Extract, Serine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Urea
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is an ammonium salt. It is mainly used to prevent static in haircare products as a surfactant.
Surfactants have differing ends: one side is hydrophilic while the other end is hydrophobic.
Surfactants also help your cleansers remove pollutants more easily from the skin.
Learn more about Behentrimonium MethosulfateCetearyl 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 AlcoholThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Parfum 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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