What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyquaternium-10
Parfum
Masking
Amodimethicone
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Coconut Acid
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Magnesium Nitrate
Sodium Sarcosinate
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Sodium Acetate
BufferingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Arginine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Magnesium Chloride
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Bambusa Vulgaris Sap Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum, Amodimethicone, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Propylene Glycol, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Carbomer, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Isethionate, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Tocopherol, Trideceth-6, Benzyl Salicylate, Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, Limonene, Linalool, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Sarcosinate, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Sodium Acetate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Arginine, Serine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Cetrimonium Chloride, Benzophenone-4, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Bambusa Vulgaris Sap Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane
Starch Acetate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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 Alpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholIsopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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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