What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Water
Skin ConditioningOctylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingPelvetia Canaliculata Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sargassum Filipendula Extract
Skin ProtectingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningHimanthalia Elongata Extract
Skin ProtectingMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
PPG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate
EmollientPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Sd Alcohol 40-B, Water, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Aminomethyl Propanol, Triethyl Citrate, PPG-12 Dimethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Panthenol, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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
