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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingBertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Isopropanolamine
BufferingPolyquaternium-7
Algin
MaskingChitosan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarrageenan
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
ChelatingSodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Formate
Buffering
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Sulfate
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Parfum, Glycol Distearate, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Chloride, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Acid, Isopropanolamine, Polyquaternium-7, Algin, Chitosan, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Formate, Sodium Glycolate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Sulfate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Horseradish Peroxidase
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Sulfate
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Calamine
AbsorbentCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Menthol
Masking
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Copper Chlorophyll
Cosmetic ColorantColour
Horseradish Peroxidase, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Sea Salt, Propylene Glycol, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Calamine, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Juice, Menthol, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Bicarbonate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Copper Chlorophyll, Colour
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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.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineLimonene is the compound that gives citrus peel its smell.
In skincare, it shows up as a standalone fragrance ingredient or as a natural compound of citrus and other essential oils.
You'll typically see this ingredient used in very small amounts; anything above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off has to be named on the label in the EU. The citrus oils that carry it sit around 0.5-1% in a finished formula.
Fresh limonene is a weak allergen; the real issue is that it slowly reacts with air and then breaks down from oxidation to create hydroperoxides (which are strong sensitizers). This is why suppliers are required to keep the peroxide value below 20 mmol.
Positive reactions in people being investigated for eczema vary:
It's worth skipping if you have a known fragrance allergy or a compromised barrier, but the risk is low for most people.
Older or long-opened products are also more likely to bother you than fresh ones due to oxidation.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a small, naturally occurring scent molecule found in plants like lavender, coriander, bergamot, and more.
It is one of the two most-used fragrance ingredients in cosmetics and added purely for smell. Since it's not used for a skin benefit, there's no "effective dose". Concentration depends on the fragrance load of the product.
The EU requires it to be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Fresh linalool is a weak sensitizer but air exposure turns some of it into hydroperoxides, which are strong sensitizers. Those oxidation products are the actual allergy concern.
Patch-test clinics see positive reactions to linalool hydroperoxides in about 4% to 12% of dermatitis patients depending on country and test concentration.
Resassuringly, one analytical study found hydroperoxide levels in real fragranced products to be orders of magnitude below what induced sensitization in animal studies with no evidence of oxidation building up during normal storage.
The practical takeaway is that linalool is fine for most people but worth avoiding if you have a confirmed fragrance contact allergy or a badly compromised barrier.
Products stored a long time after opening are also the high-risk scenario since that is when oxidation happens.
The scent of linalool is described as floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
