What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientPrunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pantothenic Acid, Panthenol, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Asparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingPropanediol
Solvent
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-33
Glucose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantSorbitol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningPrunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientGlycerylamidoethyl Methacrylate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
HumectantAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Keratin
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningIsomalt
HumectantPolyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-7
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
MoisturisingAmodimethicone
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPouteria Sapota Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientChenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil
Emollient
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Tri-Hydrogenated Rosinate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingQuaternium-18
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Propanediol, Gamma-Docosalactone, Quaternium-33, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Sorbitol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Glycerylamidoethyl Methacrylate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Keratin, Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Isomalt, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-7, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Silk, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Amodimethicone, Biotin, Pouteria Sapota Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ubiquinone, Glycine Soja Sterols, Ceramide Ng, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Sodium Lactate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cholesterol, Salicylic Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Glyceryl Tri-Hydrogenated Rosinate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Steartrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Quaternium-18, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Caramel
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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.
Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.
Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.
More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.
Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.
Learn more about BiotinThis 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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed collagen has a misleading name because it is actually a mixture of various proteins/peptides. This ingredient has skin hydrating properties.
Collagen is the most abundant type of structural protein found in your body. In your skin, it is responsible for keeping it firm and youthful.
Hydrolyzed Collagen is created by breaking up proteins into smaller peptide bonds. These peptides act as humectants and emollients.
Humectants are great at holding onto water, keeping skin hydrated. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
There is ongoing debate about whether hydrolyzed collagen works because it increases skin hydration. Skin hydration is also linked to elasticity and the appearance of wrinkles.
Collagen or peptide ingredients can be used in the morning or night. They will not increase sun sensitivity, but you should always wear sunscreen during the day.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is a great hair conditioner as well.
This ingredient can be extracted from different sources, including:
Vegan collagen is derived from yeast, bacteria, or plant sources. Vegan collagen would go by a different INCI name, such as hydrolyzed soy protein.
The results are varied.
A study from 2021 found hydrolyzed collagen increased elasticity and improved wrinkles in 1,125 participants between age 20 and 70. Another study found increased skin thickness in participants between the ages of 45 to 59.
However, It is difficult to prove that oral collagen will end up working on your skin. Many of the studies using hydrolyzed collagen also add several vitamins and nutrients into the test mixture as well.
Further studies are needed at this time.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed CollagenParfum 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
