What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocotrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Pei-1750
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Acetamide Mea
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingOleth-20
CleansingHydrochloric Acid
BufferingParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-10
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein/Vegetable Amino Acids/Lysine Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Phytantriol
HumectantHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cocotrimonium Chloride, Pei-1750, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Acetamide Mea, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Oleth-20, Hydrochloric Acid, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein/Vegetable Amino Acids/Lysine Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Keratin Amino Acids, Methylparaben, Phytantriol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Polysorbate 20, Biotin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, CI 15985
Isododecane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-14 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Limonene
Perfuming
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCitral
Perfuming
Glycine
Buffering
Geraniol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPolyquaternium-7
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Isododecane, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Dimethiconol, Glycerin, PEG-14 Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Limonene, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Propylene Glycol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Laureth-7, Caramel, Citral, Glycine, Geraniol, Coumarin, CI 19140, Polyquaternium-7, CI 15985, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.
The color of this dye is orange/yellow.
This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.
Learn more about CI 15985Parfum 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 ParfumPropylene 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!
Learn more about Water
