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Water
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Aminobutyric Acid
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Methylserine
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Dimethoxy Di-P-Cresol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Fucus Serratus Extract
Skin ProtectingNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Zostera Marina Extract
Skin ConditioningPyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Water, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Squalane, Behenyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Triisostearin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Isostearic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Parfum, Aminobutyric Acid, Carbomer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Methylserine, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Acetyl Glucosamine, Disodium EDTA, Dimethoxy Di-P-Cresol, Hydrolyzed Silk, Tocopherol, Fucus Serratus Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Zostera Marina Extract, Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Triethyl Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Polyquaternium-37
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningSteareth-2
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Parfum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Glucose, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyquaternium-37, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Steareth-2, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Chlorphenesin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15985, CI 19140, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal
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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 IononeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateParfum 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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