What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
CleansingPropylene Glycol Dioleate
EmollientSteardimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningMeadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningGamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningPhytantriol
HumectantHydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantBis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientTripropylene Glycol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningFullerenes
AntimicrobialSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantArginine Aminophosphonobutyric Acid
Antioxidant
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyquaternium-61
Skin ConditioningPCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
Moisturising
Glycerin
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Arginine
Masking
Malic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Isohexadecane
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Dimethicone, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Propylene Glycol Dioleate, Steardimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Gamma-Docosalactone, Phytantriol, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Tripropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Fullerenes, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Arginine Aminophosphonobutyric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyquaternium-61, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Tocopherol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Arginine, Malic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Isohexadecane, Benzyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Amodimethicone
Polyquaternium-37
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate
Cleansing
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Xylose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLinalool
Perfuming
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Citronellol
Perfuming
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
EDTA
Coumarin
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentParfum
Masking
Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-37, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Trideceth-6, Behentrimonium Chloride, Xylose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Linalool, Sorbitan Oleate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, EDTA, Coumarin, Tocopherol, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideParfum 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.
Sorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol.
It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together, such as oils and water.
According to a manufacturer, the ingredient Sorbitan Monooleate shares an INCI name with this one.
Sorbitan Oleate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also worsen oily skin.
Learn more about Sorbitan OleateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
