What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Trideceth-5
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Trideceth-10
CleansingParfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcetic Acid
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-5, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Trideceth-10, Parfum, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, CI 15985, CI 19140, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Amodimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trideceth-5
EmulsifyingBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-10
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Acetic Acid
BufferingMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Trideceth-5, Bacillus Ferment, Trideceth-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Acetic Acid, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Hydroxyacetophenone, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetic Acid is created during the process of fermenting ethanol. It is used to help adjust the pH of cosmetics.
The pH of your skin is important to maintaining a healthy barrier. This barrier keeps your skin hydrated and protects your skin from external factors such as bacteria.
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
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-10 yet.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-5 yet.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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
