What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Amodimethicone
Hydroxypropyl Arginine Lauryl/Myristyl Ether Hcl
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingPCA
Humectant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-64
Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Powder
HumectantRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sorbitol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Isopentyldiol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Arginine Lauryl/Myristyl Ether Hcl, Dihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate, Glutamic Acid, Trehalose, Squalane, Steartrimonium Chloride, PEG-90m, PCA, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Polyquaternium-64, Hydrolyzed Silk Gland Powder, Royal Jelly Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, CI 15985
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Sorbitol
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil
Emollient
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventBis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningSphingolipids
Emollient
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningIsomerized Safflower Acid
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emulsifying
Dicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingSteartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Sorbitol, Isopentyldiol, Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Isostearic Acid, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Sphingolipids, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Glycolipids, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Gluconolactone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Pentylene Glycol, Isomerized Safflower Acid, Amodimethicone, Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Steartrimonium Chloride, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Arginine, PEG-90m
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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.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeIsopentyldiol is a synthetic solvent, humectant, and emollient.
Humectants have the ability to attract and hold water while emollients create a thin film to prevent water from evaporating. This combination keeps your skin and hair soft and hydrated. Plus, isopentyldiol does not leave a sticky feeling behind.
As a surfactant, isopentyldiol is a hydrotrope. Hydrotropes help surfactants (cleansing agents) dissolve into water.
According to the manufacturer, using this ingredient with sorbitol boosts skin hydration and helps close cuticles of damaged hair.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about IsopentyldiolIsopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholWe don't have a description for PEG-90m yet.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolSteartrimonium Chloride is a preservative.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
