What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientParfum
MaskingCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Undecylenate
EmollientRosa Canina Seed Oil
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientWater, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Parfum, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Acacia Senegal Gum, Tocopherol, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Glycine Soja Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Juice
CleansingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingAmodimethicone
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPEG-7 Propylheptyl Ether
Emulsion StabilisingCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialMethylisothiazolinone
PreservativeMethylchloroisothiazolinone
PreservativeCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Juice, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Dimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Parfum, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Amodimethicone, Sodium Gluconate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, PEG-7 Propylheptyl Ether, Cetrimonium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilGlycerin 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 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 “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 ParfumWater. 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!
Learn more about Water