What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Dipa
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate
Surfactant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyquaternium-22
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polyquaternium-7
Sodium Chloride
MaskingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phytate
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Jojoba Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Formic Acid
Preservative
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRumex Acetosella Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Oil
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Oil/Extract
Linalool
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Camphor
Masking
Beta-Caryophyllene
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Dipa, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate, Parfum, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-22, Potassium Sorbate, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Panthenol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Laureth-4, Sodium Citrate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Citric Acid, Biotin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Formic Acid, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Rumex Acetosella Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Limonene, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Linalool, Pinene, Linalyl Acetate, Camphor, Beta-Caryophyllene, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Amodimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene 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 LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
