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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sucrose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Oryza Sativa Powder
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Isododecane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Sucrose, Glycerin, Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Parfum, Oryza Sativa Powder, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Bakuchiol, Isododecane, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Coconut Acid, Glycolic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Coumarin
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate/Ipdi Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
CleansingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Ceteareth-20
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Steareth-100
Gel FormingGlycerin
Humectant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicLimonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Parfum, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate/Ipdi Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Menthol, Ceteareth-20, Disodium EDTA, Steareth-100, Glycerin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Benzoic Acid, Biotin, Limonene, Coumarin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate
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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.
Coumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is 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 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.
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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