What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Amodimethicone
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
PEG-7 Propylheptyl Ether
Emulsion StabilisingMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Ceramide Ng, Arginine, Lysine Hcl, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biotin, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Dipropylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Amodimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Cetrimonium Chloride, PEG-7 Propylheptyl Ether, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Amyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Mel
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Mel, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Wheat Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearalkonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholLimonene 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 LinaloolPanthenol 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 PanthenolWater. 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
