What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silicone Quaternium-26
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Citrol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBackhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
AstringentWater, Stearyl Alcohol, Silicone Quaternium-26, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Citrol, Linalool, Butylene Glycol, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientOctafluoropentyl Methacrylate
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningLinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lagenaria Sphaerica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
C13-15 Alkane
SolventParfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Alcohol Denat., Isohexadecane, Isododecane, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lagenaria Sphaerica Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Oleyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C13-15 Alkane, Parfum, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Limonene is the compound that gives citrus peel its smell.
In skincare, it shows up as a standalone fragrance ingredient or as a natural compound of citrus and other essential oils.
You'll typically see this ingredient used in very small amounts; anything above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off has to be named on the label in the EU. The citrus oils that carry it sit around 0.5-1% in a finished formula.
Fresh limonene is a weak allergen; the real issue is that it slowly reacts with air and then breaks down from oxidation to create hydroperoxides (which are strong sensitizers). This is why suppliers are required to keep the peroxide value below 20 mmol.
Positive reactions in people being investigated for eczema vary:
It's worth skipping if you have a known fragrance allergy or a compromised barrier, but the risk is low for most people.
Older or long-opened products are also more likely to bother you than fresh ones due to oxidation.
Learn more about LimoneneParfum 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.
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