What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Steareth-20
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningEthylparaben
Preservative
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Steareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pvp, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Parfum, Methylparaben, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ethylparaben, PEG-90m, Disodium EDTA, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Geraniol, Coumarin, CI 42090, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingAmp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Sorbitol
Humectant
PEG-14 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Methylparaben
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Isoceteth-20
EmulsifyingDisodium Cocoamphodipropionate
CleansingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningLinoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Cera Alba
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Water, Pvp, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sorbitol, PEG-14 Dimethicone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Methylparaben, Limonene, Ethylparaben, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Benzophenone-4, Isoceteth-20, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Cera Alba, Disodium EDTA
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 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 EDTAEthylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe.
We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein yet.
Limonene 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 LimoneneMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPhenoxyethanol 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.
Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
In cosmetics, PVP helps products like sunscreens and color cosmetics last longer and wear more evenly.
It is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
PVP is generally well tolerated on skin and toxicity studies are negative for dermal irritation.
Learn more about PvpWater. 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
