What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Propylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearate
CleansingParfum
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveGlycerin
HumectantSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantDiatomaceous Earth
AbrasivePropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-10 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTapioca Starch
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientPropylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Parfum, Silica, Glycerin, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Diatomaceous Earth, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tapioca Starch, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientIsopentyldiol
HumectantMaranta Arundinacea Root Powder
Skin ConditioningLauryl Laurate
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
AntimicrobialSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingSilica
AbrasivePanthenol
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIngredients 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 ParfumSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about Silica