What's inside
What's inside
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-69
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Triethanolamine
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingLinalool
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
MaskingBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Coumarin
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-69, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Chlorphenesin, Triethanolamine, Sorbitol, Carbomer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Dimethiconol, Isohexadecane, Aminomethyl Propanol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, CI 77891, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Polysorbate 80, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Trideceth-6, Linalool, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Sorbitan Oleate, Limonene, Sodium Chloride, Benzophenone-4, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, CI 42090, Potassium Sorbate, CI 19140, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isodecyl Oleate
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Dicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingParaffin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Decyl Oleate
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingPEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Preservative
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Tyrosinate Hcl
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isodecyl Oleate, Sorbitan Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Parfum, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Paraffin, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Decyl Oleate, Triethanolamine, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Lysine Hcl, Methyl Tyrosinate Hcl
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinParfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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.
Triethanolamine (TEA) is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
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Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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
