What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Vegetable Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSilk Amino Acids
HumectantHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Valine
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Vegetable Amino Acids, Silk Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isoleucine, Citric Acid, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Phytosterols, Alcohol Denat., Potassium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Isododecane
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAmodimethicone
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Isododecane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Dimethiconol, Keratin Amino Acids, Levulinic Acid, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Tocopherol, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipropylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Water, Parfum
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Parfum 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
