What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
EmollientAlcohol
AntimicrobialArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
EmollientLithospermum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningVegetable Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
PerfumingSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientSilk Amino Acids
HumectantXylitol
HumectantHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentGlycerin
HumectantArginine
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic Acid
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningPotassium Benzoate
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeParfum
MaskingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Aspergillus Ferment, Vegetable Amino Acids, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Xylitol, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Squalane, Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Arginine, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Ceramide NP, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Phytosterols, Potassium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Limonene, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientIsopentyldiol
HumectantStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Oleate
EmollientParfum
MaskingLactic Acid
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Linalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientGlycine Soja Sterols
EmollientVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMannitol
HumectantArginine
MaskingSerine
MaskingSucrose
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientHexyl Laurate
EmollientSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningPCA
HumectantCitrulline
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentGlycogen
HumectantHistidine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingThreonine
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientSodium Benzoate
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantLysine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
EmollientWater, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Myristyl Alcohol, Isopentyldiol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glyceryl Oleate, Parfum, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Limonene, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Geraniol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Mannitol, Arginine, Serine, Sucrose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hexyl Laurate, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, PCA, Citrulline, Dextrin, Glycogen, Histidine Hcl, Alanine, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Threonine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Glutamic Acid, Tocopherol, Lysine Hcl, Acer Saccharum Extract, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 IononeArginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein yet.
Limonene 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 LimoneneParfum 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water