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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cicer Arietinum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-37
Parfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cicer Arietinum Seed Extract, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-37, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Benzyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citric Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-37
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningKeratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Rice Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-37, Isopropyl Myristate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Oryza Sativa Extract, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Keratin Amino Acids, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase, Cetrimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyquaternium-10, Rice Amino Acids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin (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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 ParfumPolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37 yet.
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!
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