What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butane
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPropane
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Quaternium-26
Polyquaternium-59
UV AbsorberButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Paraffin
Perfuming
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Butane, Disiloxane, Water, Propane, Pvp, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Quaternium-26, Polyquaternium-59, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Microcrystalline Wax, Paraffin, Polyethylene, Benzalkonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Dimethyl Ether
SolventAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Vp/Va Copolymer
Zeolite
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Triethyl Citrate
Masking
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
CleansingHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingSargassum Filipendula Extract
Skin ProtectingSorbitol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Algin
Masking
Carrageenan
Chitosan
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrofluorocarbon 152a, Dimethyl Ether, Alcohol Denat., Vp/Va Copolymer, Zeolite, Parfum, Water, Glycerin, Acetyl Triethyl Citrate, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Sorbitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Algin, Carrageenan, Chitosan, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sorbitan Oleate, Xanthan Gum, BHT, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 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.
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
