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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialParfum
Masking
Water, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Honey, Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Tetradecane
Perfuming
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Oleate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPhenylalanine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Behentrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Tetradecane, Saccharide Isomerate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Lysolecithin, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, PCA, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Marula plant. In South Africa, Marula is called "an elephant's favorite treat".
Marula seed oil is a non-fragrant oil. It is rich in fatty acids, such as oleic, linoleic, palmitic, stearic, and more. These fatty acids help hydrate the skin.
Other components of marula seed oil include vitamin E and antioxidants such as flavonoids.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sclerocarya Birrea Seed OilWater. 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!
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