What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Capryloyl/Caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide
SolventGlycerin
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantParfum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingNiacinamide
SmoothingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin ConditioningRice Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Proline
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCitral
PerfumingWater, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-10, Capryloyl/Caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Sodium Chloride, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Rice Amino Acids, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Proline, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantCoconut Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingLauric Acid
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-67
Glyceryl Oleate
EmollientDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
EmollientCoco-Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialTetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Coconut Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauric Acid, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Parfum, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Polyquaternium-67, Glyceryl Oleate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Chlorphenesin, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal
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 OilGlycerin 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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Water. 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