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What's inside
What's inside
What's inside
What's inside
No key ingredients
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biotin, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
Cleansing
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Antimicrobial
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Sarcosinate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingTetrasodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Octyldodecanol, Sodium PCA, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, Sodium Sarcosinate, Propylene Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Surfactant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Honey, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Polysilicone-13
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Squalane
Emollient
Camellia Seed Oil
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Sodium Methyltaurate
Skin ConditioningPEG-2 Laurate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Laurtrimonium Chloride
Emulsifying
C10-13 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Lactate
Buffering
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Amodimethicone
PPG-2-Deceth-12
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Isopentyldiol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Sorbitol, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polysilicone-13, Steartrimonium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Squalane, Camellia Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Royal Jelly Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Sodium Methyltaurate, PEG-2 Laurate, Salicylic Acid, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Laurtrimonium Chloride, C10-13 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Lactate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Alcohol, Amodimethicone, PPG-2-Deceth-12, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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.
A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholParfum 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!
Learn more about Water
