What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-4
Polyquaternium-6
Potato Starch Modified
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xylose
HumectantTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Quaternium-87
CleansingBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Surfactant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Quaternium-33
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Carbomer, Polyquaternium-4, Polyquaternium-6, Potato Starch Modified, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylose, Trideceth-6, Cetyl Alcohol, Benzophenone-4, Quaternium-87, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Quaternium-33, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Va/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/Va/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
Cera Alba
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
PEG-30 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
Xylose
HumectantHydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Mek
Perfuming
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Alcohol Denat., Va/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/Va/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Cera Alba, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, PEG-30 Glyceryl Stearate, Xylose, Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzophenone-4, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Mek, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol yet.
Benzophenone-4 is a water-soluble chemical sunscreen.
It protects in the UV-B range, but is considered a secondary UV absorber. This means that it needs to be paired with other sunscreen ingredients to provide effective protection.
Typically, it's used in cosmetic products to protect them from deterioration caused by UV rays. This is why you'll find it in a lot of products that aren't sunscreens.
Learn more about Benzophenone-4Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with several roles: it's a preservative, solvent, and mild fragrance component with a floral scent.
This ingredient has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%, and up to 10% in hair dyes. You'll typically see 0.5-2% in most rinse-off or leave-on products.
As a preservative, it works by disrupting the membrane of microbial proteins. This helps keep bacteria and fungi from growing in your products.
The sensitization picture is actually quite assuring as well:of nearly 71,000 patients patch tested with benzyl alcohol, only 0.21% showed a positive reaction with most of them being weakly positive.
This led researchers to conclude that benzyl alcohol cannot be regarded as a significant contact allergen.
It is worth noting this ingredient is classified as one of the EU's regulated fragrance allergens and restricted to 1% in finished products.
Labels must also declare it in concentrations above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
At concentrations around 5%, localized redness and itching can appear as a direct irritant response and not as a true allergic reaction.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolParfum 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.
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the North American cranberry plant. This plant is native to eastern Canada.
Cranberry seed oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Due to its high linolenic acid, linoleic acid, and oleic acid content, cranberry seed oil is an effective emollient. Emollients help hydrate the skin by creating a film on the skin. This barrier prevents moisture from escaping. Linolenic acid also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Cranberry seeds also contain Vitamin E and Vitamin C, both potent antioxidants.
Learn more about Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed OilWater. 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 WaterWe don't have a description for Xylose yet.
