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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexanol
Perfuming
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
PEG-20 Evening Primrose Glycerides
EmulsifyingCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Keratin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soybean Seed
Skin ConditioningGamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
PEG-50 Shea Butter
Emulsifying
Zein
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-8-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPPG-8-Ceteth-10
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentetic Acid
Diethyl Succinate
EmollientDistearyldimonium Chloride
Quaternium-33
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hypochlorite
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Ethylhexanol, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, PEG-20 Evening Primrose Glycerides, Ceramide Ng, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Soybean Seed, Gamma-Docosalactone, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, PEG-50 Shea Butter, Zein, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PPG-8-Ceteth-20, PPG-8-Ceteth-10, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Pentetic Acid, Diethyl Succinate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Quaternium-33, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hypochlorite, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Cholesteryl Lanolate
Skin ConditioningIsostearoyl Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarboxymethyl Alanyl Disulfide Keratin
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingSteartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Dicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingEtidronic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cholesteryl Lanolate, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carboxymethyl Alanyl Disulfide Keratin, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Isostearic Acid, Lauryl Betaine, Steartrimonium Chloride, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Etidronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDistearyldimonium Chloride is an antistatic agent and a surfactant.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseParfum 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.
Propylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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!
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