What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-10
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPiper Nigrum Fruit Oil
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicLinalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Limonene, Sodium Chloride, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citronellol, Biotin, Linalool, Geraniol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyquaternium-37
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Xylitol
Humectant
Caprylic Acid
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Panthenol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-37, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Xylitol, Caprylic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol
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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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeraniol 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 GeraniolLimonene 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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
