What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolysilicone-29
Silicone Quaternium-18
Emollient
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin Protecting
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin Protecting
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCeteareth-7
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
ChelatingBis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysilicone-29, Silicone Quaternium-18, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Polysorbate 20, Trideceth-12, Trideceth-6, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Ceteareth-25, Ceteareth-7, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Propanediol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Tartaric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Geranyl Acetate, Vanillin, Hexyl Cinnamal
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
PEG/PPG-20/23 Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine
ChelatingMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat., Water, Niacinamide, PEG/PPG-20/23 Dimethicone, Caffeine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Glycerin, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Trideceth-6, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLimonene is the compound that gives citrus peel its smell.
In skincare, it shows up as a standalone fragrance ingredient or as a natural compound of citrus and other essential oils.
You'll typically see this ingredient used in very small amounts; anything above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off has to be named on the label in the EU. The citrus oils that carry it sit around 0.5-1% in a finished formula.
Fresh limonene is a weak allergen; the real issue is that it slowly reacts with air and then breaks down from oxidation to create hydroperoxides (which are strong sensitizers). This is why suppliers are required to keep the peroxide value below 20 mmol.
Positive reactions in people being investigated for eczema vary:
It's worth skipping if you have a known fragrance allergy or a compromised barrier, but the risk is low for most people.
Older or long-opened products are also more likely to bother you than fresh ones due to oxidation.
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 ParfumWe don't have a description for Trideceth-6 yet.
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
