What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lactose
HumectantLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningYogurt Powder
Olus Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate
EmulsifyingInulin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisteareth-75 Ipdi
Parfum
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Lactose, Lactis Proteinum, Yogurt Powder, Olus Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate, Inulin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disteareth-75 Ipdi, Parfum, Phenethyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Coconut Alcohol
EmollientBisabolol
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 60, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Cetyl Alcohol, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Palmitic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Allantoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Coconut Alcohol, Bisabolol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyacrylamide, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Parfum, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Laureth-7, Sodium Chloride, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate
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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.
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 IononeCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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
