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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-1/PEG-1 Stearamine
AntimicrobialAmodimethicone
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantPolyquaternium-10
Quaternium-33
Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-18
SurfactantGamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Steardimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
Skin ConditioningIsostearoyl Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Glycine
Buffering
Theanine
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Camellia Seed Oil
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, PPG-1/PEG-1 Stearamine, Amodimethicone, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyquaternium-10, Quaternium-33, Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Quaternium-18, Gamma-Docosalactone, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Steardimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Silk, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Glycine, Theanine, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glycerin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Phytosterols, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isostearic Acid, Behentrimonium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSorbitol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Quaternium-18
SurfactantBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Myristyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Sorbitol, Cetyl Alcohol, Gamma-Docosalactone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Beeswax, Silica Silylate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Quaternium-18, Behentrimonium Chloride, Propanediol, Steartrimonium Chloride, Alcohol Denat., Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum
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 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%.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeWe don't have a description for Gamma-Docosalactone yet.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThis ingredient is a fatty acid derived quaternary ammonium compound. It has surfactant, emulsifier, antistatic agent, and conditioning properties.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
