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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Glycerin
HumectantPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantPvp
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialDMDM Hydantoin
PreservativeTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingBenzophenone-4
UV AbsorberTriethanolamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Hexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantLinalool
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
MaskingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicNiacinamide
SmoothingLactic Acid
BufferingWater, Amodimethicone, Glycerin, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Pvp, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Cetrimonium Chloride, DMDM Hydantoin, Trideceth-12, Benzophenone-4, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydrolyzed Silk, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Biotin, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyquaternium-55
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientDicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCrambe Maritima Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingParfum
MaskingCeteareth-20
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Benzoate
PreservativeDimethicone
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Benzoate
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Isopropyl Alcohol
SolventBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingWater, Butylene Glycol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-55, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Propanediol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearyl Alcohol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Crambe Maritima Leaf Extract, Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Parfum, Ceteareth-20, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Potassium Benzoate, Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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 Alpha-Isomethyl IononeDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum 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 ParfumPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water