What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Glutathione
C12-15 Pareth-10
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingChlamydomonas Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingCI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantRosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Capric Acid
Cleansing
Caproic Acid
Cleansing
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Caprylic Acid
CleansingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Panax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Maltodextrin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethoxydiglycol, Niacinamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Parfum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Arbutin, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Alcohol, Diatomaceous Earth, Glutathione, C12-15 Pareth-10, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Chlamydomonas Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, PEG-400, CI 16255, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Hexylresorcinol, Capric Acid, Caproic Acid, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Caprylic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Panax Ginseng Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol
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 ParfumTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
